33.4 million bags mishandled globally in 2024
Your bag is missing.
Here's exactly what to do.
Step-by-step guides for every airline, honest tracker reviews, and plain-English compensation advice. We don't cover anything else — just getting your luggage back.
What happened to your bag?
Pick what happened. We'll tell you what to do.
Lost Baggage
Your bag didn't show up. Here's a step-by-step recovery plan and the right airline contacts.
Delayed Baggage
Your bag's on a later flight. Here's what you're owed for interim expenses while you wait.
Damaged Baggage
Your luggage arrived broken or items are missing. Here's how to file a claim and get compensated.
Find Your Airline
Direct links to claim forms, phone numbers, and step-by-step filing instructions for every major carrier.
The Best Luggage Trackers
We packed these into checked bags on real flights -- domestic, international, connections and all. Here's what actually worked.
Apple AirTag
Best overall for iPhone users. Precision Finding makes it dead simple to locate your bag.
Read full reviewWhat Airlines Owe You
Federal law is on your side. Here are the compensation limits, filing deadlines, and how to claim every dollar you're owed.
How to File a Lost Baggage Claim (Step-by-Step)
The full claim process, from the airport desk to final reimbursement. Every step.
Read moreYour DOT Rights When Luggage Is Lost
Federal regulations require airlines to compensate you. Here's exactly what they owe.
Read moreFree Claim Letter Template
Download the template that's helped travelers recover thousands in compensation.
Read moreLost Luggage by the Numbers
The latest data on mishandled baggage from airlines, airports, and government agencies.
3.5M
Bags mishandled by U.S. airlines in 2024
82%
Of lost bags are returned within 48 hours
5.73
Bags mishandled per 1,000 passengers
$2.4B
Paid in baggage claims industry-wide last year
Start With Your Airline
Find your carrier's specific lost baggage process, phone numbers, and claim forms.
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