Airlines lost 10,000 bags a day last year

On average, U.S. airlines lost 10,000 bags per DAY in 2005. Yes, that's right, per day! Is it just me or is that an enormously large number? 10,000? Geez.

This was a 23% increase from the year before. The reasons for the increase include a surge in the number of passengers, airline budget cuts, backed-up flights and tighter inspections of luggage.

US Airways had the highest rate of lost bags at one in every 100.