Preparing for travel can be a stressful ordeal. From booking flights and accommodations to packing and making sure everything complies with TSA. However, nothing is worse than arriving at your destination only to find out your luggage has been lost.

With the surge in air travel this summer and staff shortages, there has been an increase in lost and delayed luggage. For example, London’s Heathrow Airport recently experienced a baggage system malfunction resulting in flight cancellations and major backups.

New technology has aided in mishandling luggage over the last 10 years, but post-pandemic times have derailed technological advancements. According to the Department of Transportation’s most recent report, delayed or lost luggage increased to 6 out of 1,000 in February 2022 compared to 5 out of 1,000 in February 2020.

If the thought of losing your luggage after a flight terrifies you, check out these tips.

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