About 1.1 million checked bags didn't make their journey as planned in the U.S. in the first half of 2026
Forbes reports that more than 200 million checked bags moved through the U.S. airline system in that period. Its article uses DOT data to compare airlines' baggage-mishandling rates and covers what travelers can do if a bag is delayed or lost.
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Forbes reports that more than 200 million checked bags moved through the U.S. airline system in the first half of 2026, and about 1.1 million didn't make the journey exactly as planned. Its article uses DOT data to compare airlines' baggage-mishandling rates and discusses what travelers can do if a bag is delayed or lost.
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