[HIGHLIGHTS] Lost suitcases: there are more and more problems with luggage at airports

Air travel after the pandemic also brought greater problems with suitcases. The rates of mishandling of baggage (almost) doubled from 2021 to 2022.

The answer, according to SITA, seems to lie in "staffing shortages in post-pandemic operations" Lost and stolen bags increased by 7% and damaged or stolen bags by 13%. The causes: the resurgence of international and long-distance travel, leading to loading errors and higher rates of incorrect handling of transfers. "As an industry, we must work hard to ensure passengers are once again confident to check their bags," said David Lavorel.