CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. airlines mishandle an average of 2 million pieces of luggage every year and not all of those bags make it back to their owners. Have you ever wondered what happens to lost ...

After a long flight, the last thing anyone wants is for their suitcase to never show up on the carousel. And there are some airports where your luggage is much more likely to go missing than others.

Before you go to the airport Book nonstop flights: If you’re really concerned about your checked luggage, prioritize nonstop flights or at least layovers with a generous amount of time, said Scott ...