About
When a bag is mishandled then the cost to recover that bag is shared between airlines. There are certain rules and process that airlines have to follow, including recently updated IATA Resolution and new profiles. Learn baggage pro-rate from the moment of payment of passenger claim till the agreement is made and the settlement of pro-rate amounts between respective carriers takes place. Looking at various case studies, this course will help you better understand the essentials of the baggage proration process.
Course format
- This course is available at IATA Training Centers, regional training partner locations, and on-demand as in-company training.
- This course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
Prerequisites
- Participants should have good knowledge of lost and found and baggage tracing functions.
- The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or equivalent for other languages.
What you will learn
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Stay current on the latest updates of the IATA Resolutions (valid as of June 2016)
- Apply decision making skills to the claim request based on appropriate sources
- Identify the first needs expenses
- Apply correct pro-rate invoicing steps
- Identify the rules related to baggage pro-rate under Warsaw and Montreal Convention for international carriage by air
- Handle delivery charges
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
- Baggage claim officers
- Proration officers
- Airline customer service officers involved in baggage claims
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
Additional information
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