Ryanair and Aer Lingus in top 10 airlines who lose most bags
It is not great news for European carriers which dominate the top five, although the Irish airlines avoid the distinction of ending up in the top table
Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus have made the top 10 airlines who lose the most bags in the UK
The results of a new survey revealed the airlines most to least likely to lose luggage and unfortunately the Irish airlines are included.
Some airlines manage luggage more efficiently through advancements in aviation technology and airport procedures.
However, as hundreds of thousands of passengers prepare to fly on summer holidays, many are opting to travel with carry-on or cabin bags only to avoid the hassle of misplaced or lost suitcases.
The digital marketing agency, Ink Digital, analysed the average monthly search volume relating to lost baggage for each major airline operating in the UK, MailOnline reports
They then calculated the total monthly search volume to rank the airlines from most to least likely to lose passengers' luggage.
It is not great news for European carriers which dominate the top five, although the Irish airlines avoid the distinction of ending up in the top table
According to Michael Ryan of Ink Digital, luggage is often lost due to tight layovers, staffing shortages, and mishandling during transfers.
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'Passengers can reduce their risk by using carry-on luggage where possible, investing in smart trackers like AirTags, and ensuring they have proper travel insurance to cover any unexpected losses,' he said.
This would be of some help to passengers on the UK's flagship carrier British Airways which comes out as the airline most likely to lose luggage.
With a total of 6,938 monthly searches related to missing baggage, they are well ahead of KLM, the Dutch national carrier that came second with 1,372 monthly searches about lost baggage.
However, in 90 per cent of cases, delayed baggage is located and returned to passengers within three days, the airline claims.
The UK's busiest airline, easyJet, takes third place, with 1,208 searches per month, while Emirates, perhaps surprisingly as it is noted for its high standards in customer service, ranks fourth with 1,048 monthly searches regarding missing luggage.
It has been suggested that as it operates from a major hub in Dubai, this is where baggage mishandling during transfers contributes to the problem.
Germany's biggest airline, Lufthansa, rounds out the top five with 987 monthly searches for lost baggage, just edging out Ryanair, the popular Irish low-cost airline with 985 searches each month.
Turkish Airlines, which has been emerging as a major global carrier in recent years, records 803 searches relating to lost luggage each month, while Qatar Airways, also widely regarded for its service, ranks eighth with 598 searches per month.
As one of the world's largest carriers, American Airlines, appears in ninth place on the list, with 557 monthly searches regarding lost baggage.
Its extensive domestic and international operations are considered contributing factors in luggage mismanagement.
And finally, Aer Lingus, Ireland's beloved national airline rounds out the top 10, with 523 lost luggage-related searches per month.
However, there may be some relief for those flying Aer Lingus as the airline is one of the select few that is partnering with Google to integrate Find Hub sharing so it's easier to recover lost luggage.
This feature will roll out beginning early next year, taking Google's Find My Device service to a whole new level.
The Find My Device service on Android is going a step further as Google transforms it into the Find Hub which means passengers will be able to share Bluetooth item tracking tag's location with these airlines.
This should greatly improve the luggage recovery process if your stuff gets lost, according to androidauthority.com.
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