From Toronto, Montreal, or Calgary to Orlando, Florida, a delayed suitcase shouldn’t ruin your vacation.
Every year, Canadian travelers head to Orlando, Florida, to escape colder weather, visit Walt Disney World, explore Universal Orlando, or enjoy a family getaway.
Airlines including Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter offer flights from Canadian cities to Orlando International Airport (MCO). But what happens when you land in sunny Florida and your checked luggage doesn’t arrive with you?
Instead of returning to MCO hours later, Bagzee can help arrange delivery of your delayed suitcase directly to your Orlando accommodation.
Why Canadian Travelers May Experience Delayed Luggage at MCO
Traveling internationally can introduce additional baggage complications, particularly when connecting flights are involved.
A traveler departing from Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal might arrive in Orlando on schedule while a checked suitcase remains at the departure airport or misses a connection.
Some Canadian airports offer U.S. customs preclearance before departure, making arrival in Orlando more convenient. However, completing preclearance doesn’t guarantee your checked baggage will arrive on time.
For travelers visiting Florida for only a few days, even a short baggage delay can disrupt vacation plans.
What to Do If Air Canada, WestJet, or Porter Delays Your Luggage
If your suitcase doesn’t appear at MCO baggage claim, report the problem to your airline promptly.
WestJet asks passengers to create a delayed baggage report within 12 hours of arriving at their destination. Air Canada also provides online baggage reporting and tracking.
Before leaving the airport:
- Obtain your airline’s delayed baggage reference number.
- Save your baggage tag and boarding pass.
- Confirm when your suitcase is expected to arrive.
- Ask whether your airline offers complimentary delivery to your Orlando accommodation.
Keep receipts for essential purchases, such as toiletries or clothing. Canadian passengers traveling internationally may be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable expenses under applicable airline policies and baggage regulations.
How Bagzee Helps Canadian Visitors Recover Their Delayed Luggage
Imagine flying from Toronto to Orlando for a weeklong Disney vacation. Your family arrives at MCO, but one suitcase doesn’t.
Instead of interrupting your vacation to return to the airport, you can use Bagzee’s delayed luggage delivery service.
Once your airline confirms when the suitcase will be available, you can:
- Schedule a Bagzee delivery to your Orlando hotel, resort, Airbnb, or eligible destination.
- Provide your baggage tag details so the driver can identify your luggage.
- Coordinate authorized pickup with the airline, ensuring the suitcase can be released to the Bagzee driver.
- Receive your luggage at your accommodation without making another airport trip.
Bagzee operates independently of the airlines, so confirm any airline-provided delivery options before booking a separate paid service.
Enjoy Orlando While Your Suitcase Catches Up
Whether you’re arriving from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, or elsewhere in Canada, your Florida vacation shouldn’t revolve around a delayed suitcase.
After reporting the issue, you can head to your resort, enjoy a meal at Disney Springs, or settle into your vacation rental while waiting for your baggage to be located.
When your luggage arrives at MCO and is cleared for collection, Bagzee can help handle the final journey to your accommodation.
Your flight brought you from Canada to Orlando. Let Bagzee help bring your luggage the rest of the way.