Spirit Airlines Lost Baggage Statistics
Mishandled baggage rates and historical trends for Spirit Airlines
Baggage Handling Summary
Average6.25
Per 1,000 Bags
#10
Industry Rank
11.4M
Bags Handled
Improving
Trend
Based on 3 months of BTS data
| Month | Bags Handled | Mishandled | Rate per 1k |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 2,950,623 | 19,901 | 6.74 |
| Apr 2026 | 2,265,357 | 11,154 | 4.92 |
| Mar 2026 | 6,157,519 | 45,933 | 7.46 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,951,793 | 7,505 | 3.85 |
| Nov 2025 | 2,041,650 | 12,958 | 6.35 |
| Sep 2025 | 459,089 | 1,784 | 3.89 |
| Aug 2025 | 618,848 | 2,434 | 3.93 |
| Jul 2025 | 659,504 | 2,952 | 4.48 |
| Jun 2025 | 656,037 | 2,729 | 4.16 |
| May 2025 | 697,459 | 2,999 | 4.3 |
| Apr 2025 | 738,041 | 2,919 | 3.96 |
| Mar 2025 | 874,547 | 3,660 | 4.19 |
Spirit Airlines mishandles approximately 6.25 bags for every 1,000 checked. This is an average rate — consider using a carry-on if possible.
Tips to Protect Your Bags
- Use an AirTag or GPS tracker in your luggage
- Take a photo of your bag before checking it
- Remove old baggage tags to avoid confusion
- Keep valuables and essentials in your carry-on
Quick Stats
Carrier CodeNK
RatingAverage
TrendImproving
Industry Rank#10
Data Source
All data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Air Travel Consumer Report. Airlines are legally required to report mishandled baggage statistics.