What actually happens to lost luggage at airports (it's not what you think)

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Airlines don't just 'lose' your bag — here's where it actually goes Has your luggage ever gone missing? What happened?

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Airlines rarely lose bags — they misplace them. Millions of bags pass through hubs daily — the margin for error is razor-thin. But here's what airlines don't advertise — a torn tag makes your bag untraceable. After 90 days unclaimed, bags are auctioned — contents and all — to resellers. A Bluetooth tracker and an ID card inside your bag can get it back when the tag fails. Follow for more travel truths that might actually save your trip.