As Lost Luggage Auctions Skyrocket, Door-to-Door Shipping Offers Peace of Mind

Following a recent surge in lost luggage auctions, travellers are looking for ways to take control of their belongings.

• Over 28% of UK passengers have experienced mishandled hold luggage in the past five years.

• International flights are five times more likely to misplace luggage than domestic routes, with nearly half of lost bags occurring during connections at a second airport.

• Although 92% of luggage eventually returns to its owner, thousands still go missing each year.

The popularity of lost luggage auctions is growing, with bargain hunters snapping up unclaimed bags for a fraction of their value. Each auctioned suitcase is a reminder of how unpredictable travel can be, and how easily important belongings can go astray. Even though most luggage eventually returns, thousands of bags still go missing each year due to tagging errors, missed connections, or being left unclaimed.

That’s why some travellers are rethinking how they move their belongings. Send My Bag, a UK-based luggage shipping service, offers an alternative by allowing passengers to send their suitcases door-to-door, removing the uncertainty of baggage carousels altogether. Unlike airport sticky labels, Send My Bag customers secure their labels to their bag with custom-made label holders, featuring reinforced metal rings and cable ties.

These can be ordered for free, with only postage to pay, either as part of placing a booking or any time from their online store. With full tracking and home delivery, it’s a way for students, those relocating, expats, or anyone travelling with extra belongings to take control of their luggage before they even set foot in the airport.

Darren Johnston from Send My Bag commented:

“Lost luggage auctions may look fun online, but for the traveller who’s lost their belongings, it’s a stressful reality. A suitcase isn’t just clothes, it often holds sentimental items, gifts, and essentials that can make or break a trip.”

He continued:

“Travellers put a lot of trust in the airline baggage system, and while the majority of bags do make it through, the figures show there are still thousands that don’t. For anyone who has stood at a carousel watching everyone else’s suitcase arrive but not their own, it’s a stressful and often costly experience.

“By shipping luggage directly with Send My Bag, and using one of our custom label holders, you can bypass many of these risks. Not only do you avoid the anxious wait at baggage reclaim, but you also get the reassurance of full tracking from door to door. It’s a practical solution for students, those relocating, expats, or anyone travelling with extra belongings. Ultimately, it’s about peace of mind, knowing that when you arrive, your belongings will already be there waiting for you.”