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Baggage handler explains why checked luggage gets lost
Original: A Baggage Handler Reveals the No. 1 Reason Checked Luggage Gets Lost—and How to Keep Your Bags Safe, From $8
A baggage handler says the leading cause of lost checked luggage is bags being transferred onto the wrong flights during tight connections. They advise travelers to attach clear ID tags, remove old airline stickers, and use distinctive luggage or trackers—items like luggage tags and AirTag-style trackers starting around $8—to reduce the risk of their bags going missing.
Why now: Peak travel season keeps misplaced luggage a top concern for flyers.
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- A Baggage Handler Reveals the No. 1 Reason Checked Luggage Gets Lost—and How to Keep Your Bags Safe, From $8 · Travel + Leisure
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