Lost and Found United Airlines

Have you lost a personal item while travelling with United Airlines ? Every day, items are left behind by passengers travelling with United Airlines. Here’s what happens to lost items and how you can report your lost property.

Airport lost items service

How to report a lost item onboard a United Airlines flight ?

If you’ve lost an item during your trip with United Airlines, our team is here to assist you.

Lost items while travelling with United Airlines are submitted to different agencies based on where they were found. You can complete and send in the Lost Item Report Form on our platform so that our team can assist you in locating your lost item(s).

Report a lost item in a United Airlines flight on our platform

The United Airlines Lost Property service is located at :
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Chicago, United States

The Lost Property service receives enquiries 24/7.


What happens to lost property on a United Airlines flight ?

Items left onboard are usually collected by the cabin crew and turned over to Lost and Found at the arrival airport. United Airlines works closely with airport services for managing lost items.

Do airlines actually look for lost items ?

Yes. United Airlines ensures that items found onboard are logged and stored securely, often by the airport authority.

How long does United Airlines keep found property?

Items are generally held for up to 90 days, depending on the airport’s policy.

Can you recover lost items from a United Airlines flight?

Yes. Reporting your lost item with detailed information significantly improves your chances of retrieval.

Airports served by United Airlines Lost and Found services:

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — Main hub
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Recent Lost Items Reported in United Airlines flights

Information Last Updated On :

Lost Property United Airlines
lost items If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page.
 

Contact information following the loss of an item

info lost and found Name : United Airlines Lost and Found
adress lost and found Address : Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago
United States
phone number lost and found Phone number : +1 800 221 6903
opening hours lost property Opening hours : Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
website adress lost and found Website : https://www.united.com/en/US/fly/help/report-lost-items.html

List of the main items found

  • Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
  • Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
  • Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
  • Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)

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