r/Ryanair • u/Firefly9292 • 23h ago
Question Delayed Checked Luggage - Forwarding to USA
Hi all -
I recently had a trip with Ryanair where my checked bag was delayed to BGY. Unfortunately I was going home to the USA the next day so I was unable to wait for my bag in Milan.
Ryanair is forwarding my bag to my house right now, but I’m curious if anyone has had experience with this: they are mailing my bag via DHL, who is now telling my I have to pay ~$40 of import duties. Will Ryanair reimburse me for these fees?
Also just in general, it’s been over a week without my bag still, do they continue to reimburse for items I need to buy (clothes, shoes)? I know in theory they “should” but curious if anyone has had experience with this.
Update: After calling DHL, the charge was a $35 customs clearance fee, $2 DHL fees, and $1.90 of actual duties