Every year, millions of travelers entrust airlines with their luggage, expecting it to arrive safely at their destination. However, the reality is often disappointing, with 2.8 million bags mishandled in 2023 alone. Mishandled bags include those lost, damaged, delayed or pilfered. Here are the top five offenders in this regard. 5, JetBlue Airlines. JetBlue Airlines struggled with baggage handling, even amidst financial challenges and surge pricing for checked bags. 4, Spirit Airlines. Spirit Airlines is known for its woes with chronically delayed flights alongside baggage mishandling issues. 3, Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines has issues far beyond baggage handling, including bizarre incidents like a pilot attempting to shut off engines mid-flight. 2, United Airlines. United Airlines’ high-profile incidents with Boeing 777 aircraft contributed to its poor baggage handling reputation. 1, American Airlines. American Airlines mishandled a staggering 800,198 bags in 2023, representing 28.5% of the national total.