'I'm a travel expert - here's how to stop your luggage going missing at Christmas'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

If you're planning to traverse the country during this festive period, be vigilant with your belongings; experts warn that luggage mishandling rates typically surge by around 30% over the Christmas season compared to the rest of the year.

According to insights from travel specialists at My Budget Break, there has been a 17% uptick in Google searches for 'lost luggage' within the past month, indicating that travellers are desperately tracking their misplaced items.

The analysts have called on the expertise of Caroline Vandy, an aviation and baggage professional, to shed light on the reasons behind the disappearance of luggage and offer advice on safeguarding your possessions during the Christmas rush.

Contrary to common assumptions, the spike in lost luggage is not solely attributed to the increased volume of Christmas travellers.