Source: BroBible
Summary
A woman flying from Virginia to Milan for her wedding lost all her luggage with American Airlines. She had no makeup, flat irons, or clothes. The airline sent her bags to ONC Express, a company with no phone number. She used AirTags to track her luggage, which showed it was taken to another airport. The airline failed to deliver her bags in time for the ceremony. She and her fiancé had to buy last-minute essentials and could not leave the hotel. The incident has sparked discussion about the importance of carry-ons for important trips.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
American Airlines lost a wedding. No big deal.
ONC Express has no phone number. No problem.
She used AirTags. Still nothing.
Weddings are stressful. Luggage is not a priority.
Author: Evan Null
Things Get Worse
The bride-to-be was left with only her wedding dress after American Airlines lost her luggage. She had no makeup, no flat irons, and no clothes. The airline sent her bags to ONC Express, a company with no phone number. She used AirTags to track her luggage, which showed it was taken to another airport. She tried to contact ONC Express but couldn’t reach anyone. The airline kept giving her new time estimates, none of which were met. She ended up with nothing for her wedding day.
The WhatsApp Messages
The TikToker shared WhatsApp messages showing her attempts to get updates. She asked when the luggage would arrive, and the company said “now.” She then tried to call but no one answered. The company later said they were “letting her know now.” She kept trying to contact them but got no response. The last message she sent was “Hello?!” as she panicked. The airline failed to deliver her bags in time for the ceremony.
She Issued A Final Update
The TikToker tried to stay positive, saying she and her fiancé went to dinner. She explained she had originally booked a flight with Delta but ended up with American Airlines. She had to check one of her carry-ons because of limited overhead space. All she had left was her wedding dress. The other carry-on had items for the groom. She filed a claim for lost luggage but still had no items for the wedding. She ended up buying last-minute essentials but still felt unprepared for the ceremony.
The Importance Of Carry-Ons
Some commenters suggested she should have kept everything in her carry-on. One said, “This is why EVERYTHING is a carry-on.” Another said, “I never check my bags and I mean never!” Others agreed that for important trips, everything should be a carry-on. The TikToker said she had invested a lot in the wedding and wanted things like makeup, shoes, and Spanx. She finally got her luggage but still felt it was too late for the ceremony.
Has This Happened Before?
On Reddit, a user shared a similar experience where their checked luggage didn’t arrive for a destination wedding. They had to rush to buy last-minute items, which was expensive and stressful. They filed a baggage report and contacted the airline but only received limited compensation. Others said it was unlikely they would get much for emotional distress. The user was advised to rely on travel insurance instead. Similar issues have happened before, but airlines rarely offer full compensation for lost luggage on wedding days.
