Airlines have 'poor' luggage policies
The performance of airlines in handling luggage has been unacceptable in recent years, according to the Air Transport Users Council, which could encourage consumers to take out travel insurance.
Claiming that this has led to an increase in wariness among passengers over the possibility of losing their bags, the UK's consumer council for travellers called for a greater focus by the industry's leading airlines.
These comments come after the publication of a poll by the Post Office, which disclosed that just over a fifth of holidaymakers in the UK are confident that their luggage will be awaiting them at their chosen destination.
James Fremantle, industry affairs manager at the Air Transport Users Council, suggested that airlines are beginning to improve their luggage processes.
He said: "The reason why the survey would show [a lack of passenger trust], is because airline performance up till last year has not been good enough."
Last month, ABTA - The Travel Association urged holidaymakers to thoroughly check their travel insurance policies before they embark on their trips abroad.
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