Upgraded Points Study Finds Worst Airports, Airlines for Mishandled Luggage
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points' latest research explores one of the biggest headaches for travelers – lost or mishandled luggage.
"Losing your luggage is a classic nightmare, turning a great trip into a frustrating ordeal," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points. "We focused on airports and airlines with the highest rates of baggage mishaps to help inform future travelers while encouraging improvements in baggage handling processes."
Study Methodology
The study analyzed property complaint data from the Transportation Security Administration's FOIA Electronic Reading Room for the 60 busiest U.S. airports between 2015 and 2023. To ensure fair comparisons across airports of varying sizes, the data was normalized against annual passenger volumes.
For airline evaluations, the study reviewed the U.S. Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report, examining the number of mishandled bags per 100 enplaned bags from January to September 2024 for the 10 largest U.S. carriers. It then compared these figures to 2023 to calculate year-over-year percentage changes. Mishandled baggage as defined includes items that are lost, delayed, diverted, or damaged.
The Airports With the Most Complaints
The Airports With the Least Complaints
The Top 5 Worst U.S. Airlines for Mishandled Baggage
To see the complete ranking, please visit the full study online.
About Upgraded Points LLC
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Upgraded Points is a travel company that helps to demystify the complex world of travel and credit cards. Launched in 2016 by Alex Miller, Upgraded Points uses targeted research efforts and in-depth studies to help travelers maximize their travel, points, and experiences. Learn more at: www.UpgradedPoints.com.
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