April 12, 2024
Lost & Found: Where Your Forgotten Luggage Ends Up (and How to Shop It)
The article explores what happens to lost luggage that airlines can’t return to its owners. A small fraction of checked bags—around 0.03%—become “orphaned” and end up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Alabama, a massive retail store and online marketplace. Here, shoppers can find deeply discounted clothing, electronics, jewelry, and other items left behind by travelers. The store, a popular tourist attraction, works with major U.S. airlines and recycles,
