Images of thousands of suitcases piled up at airports and reports of baggage not arriving at holiday destinations have increased while demand for travel has boomed following the Covid pandemic. Online searches for ‘’BA lost luggage’ have risen by 500 per cent, with ‘luggage tracker’ surging by 400 per cent surge amid recent reports of airport chaos.
Airline passengers have ditched carrying bags that need to be checked-in instead relying on carry-on suitcases to avoid baggage collection delays and the risk of luggage disappearing. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the airline is responsible for luggage and therefore liable for any damages, loss or delays caused once it is checked in.
Adventure travel specialist The Bucket List Company has compiled a list of guidelines to help minimise the chances of luggage going missing and advice on how to prepare if the worst does happen, so it does not impact a trip completely.
