American Airlines Lost & Found

American Airlines Lost & Found

If you've lost an item while traveling with American Airlines, you can follow these steps to locate it:

Report the Lost Item Online

Visit the American Airlines Lost & Found website to submit a lost item report.
Fill out the form with your flight details, description of the lost item, and your contact information.

Contact American Airlines

For airport lost items, contact the lost and found department at the airport where you arrived. They often handle items left behind at the gate or in the cabin.
Phone numbers for Lost & Found departments at major airports may be found on the American Airlines website.

Airport Lost & Found

If the item was lost at the airport (in security, at the gate, etc.), American Airlines recommends contacting the airport's lost and found department directly. Some larger airports may have separate Lost & Found facilities that handle items from all airlines.

Check with Ground Handling Partners

For items lost during check-in, boarding, or baggage claim, American Airlines works with ground handling partners, who may have your item. It's worth contacting them.

Tracking Your Item

Once you report a lost item, American Airlines will try to locate it. If found, they will contact you with further instructions for retrieval.

For further information on lost items, please contact American Airlines directly at +1 800 433 7300.