A report by SITA reveals that the number of mishandled bags dropped to 6.3 per 1,000 passengers in 2024, despite a record 5.3 billion passengers flying. This marks an 8.7% improvement from 2023 and a 67% drop since 2007, attributed to technological advancements like automation and real-time tracking. However, mishandled baggage still costs airlines €4.3 billion annually. The report emphasizes the need for better data sharing and coordination to further improve baggage handling, which is increasingly reliant on technology. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)