New government statistics released today show a 25% increase in passengers reporting lost luggage during August.

Analysts blamed the spike on rises in checked baggage in the face of tightened security, as well as industry-wide staffing cuts.

Guess civil liberties weren’t the only collateral damage in the crusade against liquids.

(Thanks to Matt!)

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