The days when we associated air travel with glamour are long gone, but that doesn’t mean the experience of flying is completely devoid of joy. Occasionally, there are even free perks. From extra snacks and amenities kits to money vouchers and bonus miles, there are a variety of freebies travelers can receive from airlines. And there are ways to increase the frequency and quantity of such gains. AdvertisementBelow, travel experts share their tips for getting free stuff from airlines. Take advantage of checked luggage guarantees.These days, when you check a bag, your main hope is probably just that it makes it to the baggage carousel at your destination. But did you know you might be entitled to a reward if it doesn’t appear in a timely manner?“Alaska Airlines, for example, gives you bonus miles or a discount code for future travel if your checked bags don’t arrive within 20 minutes of your plane’s arrival,” said Melanie Lieberman, the managing editor for global features at travel site The Points Guy. Although Alaska Airlines rolled out this customer-friendly guarantee in 2010, Delta Air Lines has had a similar policy in place since 2015. If your bag isn’t at the carousel within 20 minutes of your flight arrival time, all you have to do is submit a quick claim and you can receive up to 2,500 miles in compensation.And of course, if your bag doesn’t appear on the carousel at all, you may be entitled to compensation from the airline, your credit card company or your travel insurance provider.AdvertisementVolunteer to be bumped from overbooked flig …
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