Having your luggage lost at the beginning of your trip is one of the worst things that can happen.
You have probably waited several months for the long-awaited vacation and then it’s ruined by something that is not even your fault.
It’s even worse when you have to take a cruise after your flight and they can’t even send your suitcase to your destination! What a nightmare!
But is there anything we can do to prevent this? Actually, yes. We can start by choosing airlines that rarely lose luggage.
This ranking is based on data from luggagelosers.com at the time of writing the article.
10. Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest and oldest airlines in the United States.
It has a very big domestic and international network, with about 290 destinations across more than 50 countries.
Although it’s renowned for its customer service and operational reliability (especially high in on-time performance), it is also the U.S. airline with the highest probability of baggage loss.
According to the data Delta would lose about 1 bag for every 134, with a probability of loss reaching 0.75%.
9. Frontier Airlines
Ninth place for Frontier Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in Denver, Colorado.
It mostly operates flights between the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and it’s well known for its budget-friendly fares.
According to the ranking, Frontier Airlines is estimated to lose about 1 luggage every 149 with a probability of 0.67%.
8. American Airlines
American Airlines is amongst the major U.S. airlines and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance.
As you can imagine, it has one of the biggest domestic and international networks, serving over 350 destinations in more than 50 countries.
In terms of care in handling passengers’ luggage, it ranks as the third worst among American airlines and 28th worldwide.
AA would lose approximately 1 in 258 bags with a probability of losing or delaying
your luggage of about 0.39%.
7. Spirit Airlines
Let’s go back to the low-cost ones with Spirit Airlines, known for its low base fares, with additional fees for services such as seat selection, carry-on and checked baggage, and in-flight refreshments.
Its main destinations are the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America.
According to the ranking, Spirit Airlines is estimated to lose about 1 luggage every 353 with a probability of 0.28%.
6. United Airlines
United is another of the largest airlines not only in the United States but in the whole world.
According to a recent report by CIRIUM, it’s the airline with the highest ASMs, a measurement used in the aviation industry that considers both the number of seats an airline offers and the distances their flights cover.
Despite its size, United Airlines does not do badly and ranks about in the middle among both U.S. and global airlines.
UA would lose approximately 1 in 394 luggage with a 0.25% probability.
5. JetBlue
Position number 5 for JetBlue, the airline headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
It operates over 1,000 flights daily and it can be easy to make mistakes in handling all that luggage.
JetBlue allows passengers to report delayed bags online within four hours of landing, but its statistics are quite good compared to its competitors.
The probability of losing/delaying luggage is 1 in 531, equal to 0.19%.
4. Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas, Texas, is the world’s largest low-cost carrier. It operates more than 4,000 flights daily and it’s renowned for its customer-friendly policies.
Like many of the other airlines, if your bag is lost, receipts for essential items can be submitted online for compensation claims.
However, the probability if you travel with them is quite low, only 0.14%.
3. Alaska Airlines
As you probably know, Alaska Airlines primarily serves the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, with additional routes across the United States and to select international destinations.
It’s known for its excellent customer service and operational reliability, and that is also reflected in the management of passenger luggage.
Alaska ranks 3 among the best with a probability of issues of about 0.09%.
2. Hawaiian Airlines
Obviously, Hawaiian Airlines is the largest airline in Hawaii but it’s also the tenth-largest commercial airline in the United States.
It’s known for its punctuality and has been ranked as one of the most punctual U.S. airlines.
From a baggage point of view, it is also very good. It is estimated that it loses only 1 bag in every 2,096.
1. Allegiant
Allegiant Air, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an ultra-low-cost carrier that focuses on connecting small and medium-sized cities to popular leisure destinations.
It’s definitely a much smaller airline than its predecessors however it is also much safer if you don’t want to lose your luggage.
Consider that, according to the data we used, it’s the best American company and even the 4 best in the world.
The probability of losing/delaying your luggage if you travel with them is about 1 in 3,065 or only 0.03%.
I would like to remind you that if you want to make sure you don’t lose anything you should always put the most important things in your carry-on luggage. Have a look at the 20 things you should always pack in your cruise carry-on bag.
Also, remember that there are some things that you can bring on a plane but not on a cruise.
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