Which Airline Loses the Most Luggage?
Official BTS data shows how often each airline mishandles bags. Lower rates mean better baggage handling.
Data through 2026-07 • 11 airlines tracked
Best vs Worst: The Gap is Huge
United Airlines loses just 4.31 bags per 1,000, while Alaska Airlines loses 7.13 per 1,000 — that's 1.7x more.
4.31
Best Rate
7.13
Worst Rate
| Rank | Airline | Mishandled RateRate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Airlines UA | 4.31per 1k | Good |
| 2 | Delta Air Lines DL | 4.47per 1k | Good |
| 3 | Allegiant Air G4 | 4.99per 1k | Good |
| 4 | Sun Country Airlines SY | 5.3per 1k | Average |
| 5 | Spirit Airlines NK | 5.34per 1k | Average |
| 6 | Frontier Airlines F9 | 5.58per 1k | Average |
| 7 | Southwest Airlines WN | 5.9per 1k | Average |
| 8 | Hawaiian Airlines HA | 6.82per 1k | Average |
| 9 | American Airlines AA | 6.85per 1k | Average |
| 10 | JetBlue Airways B6 | 7.04per 1k | Poor |
| 11 | Alaska Airlines AS | 7.13per 1k | Poor |
What is "Mishandled Rate"?
The number of bags lost, delayed, damaged, or pilfered per 1,000 bags checked. A rate of 5.0 means 5 out of every 1,000 bags had issues.
Rating Scale
Excellent: < 3.0 per 1k
Good: 3.0 - 5.0 per 1k
Average: 5.0 - 7.0 per 1k
Poor: > 7.0 per 1k