10 Airlines That'll Treat Your Luggage The Worst (5 We'd Trust With Fragile Packaging)

When it comes to traveling by plane, there are many things you have to worry about. From getting to the airport on time and checking in, to ensuring that you have everything like your passport and tickets. One of the last things that should worry you is how the workers are going to treat your luggage. There is hardly anything worse than arriving at a destination to find damaged stuff waiting for you. This is something everyone dreads each time we go to the baggage claim. We just want to grab and go, off to have fun on our journey.

Unfortunately, depending on which airline you happen to be flying on, the way your bags are going to be handled will vary greatly. Some companies are notorious for their lack of care and their negligence has been well documented by many customers. On the other hand, there are others where you can more or less shed your concerns and enjoy your flight.

15 Air Canada Will Seriously Dent Your Suitcase

There is a reason we all shell out a good amount of money for top-notch suitcases with a hard exterior. The number one is to avoid situations like this. It looks like someone took a baseball bat and took out their anger on this poor person's suitcase!

14 Alitalia, Italy's Airline Known For Damaging Luggage

Traveling in Italy is a dream for many people. From Rome to Florence, there are a ton of sights to see and things to do. Days can be filled taking in the rich history and delicious food. Unless that is, their national airline destroys your luggage.

13 American Airlines, The United States' Worst Bag Handler

American Airlines is known for many things and sadly, mishandling luggage seems to be one of them. Their record, to put it mildly, has not been very good in recent years. They are one of the worst when it comes to losing luggage, according to a study by the US Department of Transportation.

12 If You Like Ripped Bags, Fly British Airways

If you are off to explore the lovely British Isles (London is Amazing!), you might want to invest in a heavy-duty suitcase, or just avoid this airline altogether. It seems British Airways has a penchant for tearing bags to shreds!

11 Delta Will Take Your Wheels Right Off

Delta, another disappointing U.S. Airline, is one more example of America's poor reputation with luggage care. The baggage handlers took the wheels right off of this one! We imagine they must have thrown this bag a full 20 yards, which they have been known to do.

10 EasyJet, This Low Budget Airline Might Burn Your Bag

Low budget airlines are definitely not known for their lavish flights or customer service. Now you can add how they handle luggage to that list. We have no idea how this person's bag was burned to a crisp, but they somehow managed to do it.

9 Hawaiian Airlines May Ruin Your Tropical Vacation

Oh, Hawaii, a tropical paradise where dreams come true. If you can tell us something better than sitting on a pristine beach, sipping a drink from a coconut, we would love to hear it. Just watch out for their Airline, they don't have the best track record with luggage.

8 SouthWest, An Airline Not Known For Luggage Care

If this picture does nothing else, it should serve to tell you to ditch your bags that are not made of hard plastic. It seems nowadays many Airlines tear these things up with reckless abandon. Southwest is apparently no exception!

7 Avoid Flights from Sunwing, Your Suitcase Will Thank You

Sunwing Airlines are a low-cost option for those traveling from Canada to the U.S. and South America. However, you may want to think twice before buying that cheap ticket. This airline may not treat your stuff how you would want them to.

6 Turkish Airlines Is Pretty Careless With Backpacks

Taking a backpack as your checked luggage can be a risky thing to do. They do not typically have much defense against the whims of careless baggage handlers. Still, that is no excuse for how Turkish Airlines put a hole in this one!

5 United Airlines Has A Good Track Record With Luggage

With all the negative comments about U.S. airlines on this list, United seems to lead the pack with how they manage their baggage. They are known to take great care of all your stuff. So, you can add them to the list of ones you can trust.

4 Frontier Has Its Faults, But They Take Care Of Your Bags

Frontier Airlines has taken a lot of flack in recent years for numerous reasons. We will be honest too, most of the complaints are completely warranted. They are nowhere near the best airline, but they do deserve credit where it is due. Frontier is a great company when it comes to luggage care.

3 Alaska Airlines Is A Safe Bet For Your Stuff

There is hardly anything more satisfying than getting to the baggage carousel and seeing your suitcase there in just the shape you left it in. We all know the sigh of relief we let out when it happens. Alaska Airlines will take all your stress away.

2 Virgin Atlantic, The Airline You Don't Have To Worry About

Virgin Atlantic, Britain's premier flying company. This is one airline you will never have to fret over when you think about your luggage. This company has a long list of glowing reviews that will testify for it. Sit back in your seat and enjoy your flight, worry-free.

1 Skywest Airlines Will Treat Your Luggage With Respect

Few things are more beautiful than a neatly stacked pile of luggage. This is just what we want to see when we land at an airport. It makes it nice and easy to find our bag and we are sure that there was no throwing involved. Skywest, a small North American company, will give you exactly this.

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