MSY
MSY Baggage Claim Wait Times
New Orleans, United States
Baggage claim estimates and carousel information for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Current Wait
Estimate
48
minutes estimated
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Tips
- Check the monitors for your flight's assigned carousel number
- Priority/business class bags usually arrive first
- Report missing bags at your airline's baggage service desk immediately
- Keep valuables and essentials in your carry-on, not checked bags
- Tag your luggage with contact info inside and outside the bag
- Consider AirTags or similar trackers for checked luggage
FAQs
How long does baggage claim take at MSY?
Bags typically start appearing 48 minutes after landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans. International flights may take longer due to customs processing.
What if my bag is lost at MSY?
Visit your airline's baggage service desk in the arrivals area immediately. File a claim and keep your baggage receipt. Airlines must compensate for lost bags under DOT regulations (up to $3,800 for domestic US flights).