Turkish Airlines Damaged My Luggage and Delayed the Compensation

On October 20, 2023, during my Ankara-Izmir journey with THY, both of my suitcases were damaged at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. We filed a report (report number ADBTK_40581). We were instructed to take the damaged suitcases to a repair shop. We took them to M**** Bag and Suitcase Repair Workshop. They provided us with a document stating that the suitcases could not be repaired. The monetary value for the damaged suitcases was assessed at ₺2000-₺2500 for one and ₺1500-₺2000 for the other, and we were given a document to that effect. We sent this document to THY. THY responded by saying they would compensate us with ₺2100 for the damage. We didn't object. They said, 'We have sent your documents to the payment and compensation department' (report number 2023_254553). They promised the payment would be made within ten business days. However, the payment has not been made. As of today, January 5, 2024, when I call THY, they keep stalling us. I am determined to follow up on this matter and will not give up. For your information, if you experience baggage damage with THY, do not give up; they make the process difficult.


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I flew with Turkish Airlines (THY) from Ankara to Izmir on June 16, 2023. I handed over my luggage in good condition, but received it with a broken wheel at the body connection. I had a 'damage report' prepared at the airport. On June 17, 2023, I reported the damage to THY. THY requested additional ...

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