Airlines, Luggage | featured news

According to a new report, the total number of mishandled bags worldwide dropped sharply last year. Soime passengers, however, believe airlines have moved the problem from the cargo hold to the cabin.

Delta has started letting passengers track the whereabouts of their checked bags, making it the first major carrier to offer such a service.

Fees for checked bags reducing volume handled at airports.

Airlines lost 1.3 million fewer bags in 2008, as more passengers wheeled, dragged and toted their luggage aboard planes to avoid paying new fees to check bags, federal data show.