For many of us, one of the fears of flying is the worry of losing our luggage.

We've all heard "horror stories" of travellers arriving at exotic destinations or important business conferences without their bag -- with no clean underwear or socks or any change of clothes!

Statistics, however, show that more than 99% of airport luggage does actually get connected to its rightful owner (most of it directly upon arrival -- and some of it redirected a few days later). When you consider the volume of baggage winging its way around the world, the airlines are actually doing a terrific job.