The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) added mishandled baggage, wheelchair and scooters reporting to its TranStats database.

Each month, airlines submit multiple data to BTS as required by law. The monthly mishandled baggage, wheelchair and scooter data, which is incorporated into BTS’ monthly Airline Service Quality Performance (ASQP) data, the mishandled baggage and wheelchair monthly data is now accessible on TranStats.

All U.S.-based airline carriers with at least 0.5% of the total domestic scheduled-service travel, are required to report this data for the ASQP data. By making it accessible on TranStats, users will be able to access the data to use.

The Department of Transportation revised 14 CFR 234 to require airlines classified as “reporting carriers” to report mishandled wheelchair and scooter data in aircraft cargo compartments. Pursuant to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, this requirement applies to operations on and after December 4, 2018. For flights on January 1, 2019, and after, airlines must also report this data for their branded codeshare partners.
For more information on how to use TranStats, please watch this tutorial prepared by BTS National Transportation Library.