Left an item on a plane in Korea? How to get it back

If you left something in the cabin — seat pocket, overhead bin, tray table — it's held by the airline, not the airport's lost & found. Report it to the carrier as soon as possible.

Step 1: Have your flight details ready

You'll be asked for your flight number, date, seat number, and a clear description of the item. The sooner you report, the better — cabins are cleaned quickly between flights.

Step 2: Report to your airline

Most carriers have an online lost-item form or a call center:

• Korean Air lost item
• Asiana Airlines lost and found

Contacts for other Korean carriers (Jeju Air, T'way, Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet) are in the airlines directory.

On the plane vs. in the terminal

• In the cabin → the airline.
• In the terminal (gate, restroom, baggage hall) → the airport Lost & Found (see Korean airports lost & found).

How long airlines keep cabin items

Policies vary by carrier — some hold on-board items for a set number of days, then donate or dispose of them. Report early and confirm the airline's timeframe when you call.

Already home?

Airlines can often ship a recovered item, or you can arrange a courier. If coordinating with a Korean call center is difficult, we can handle the recovery and delivery for you.