Luggage getting lost could be a problem of the past.
How AirTags are making travel smoother?
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Thanks to a new software update, Apple will let customers share the location of an AirTag or other Find My network accessory with third parties. More than a dozen airlines have agreed to start accepting these Find My item locations as part of their customer service process in the coming months.
The new feature will be available as part of Apple's public beta of iOS 18.2. This update is free to download for anyone with an iPhone X or newer.
Here's what Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, said about it:
"Find My is an essential tool for users around the world to keep track of and find their belongings. The Find My network and AirTag have proven to be a powerful combination for users while traveling, providing valuable location information when bags have been misplaced or mishandled. With the Share Item Location feature, Apple is excited to give users a new way to easily share this information directly with third parties like airlines, all while protecting their privacy."
In the near future, travelers will be able to share their location data with various popular airlines across the globe, including Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the United States, as well as Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Vueling.
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Apple has stated that they plan to add more airlines to this service in the future.
David Kinzelman, United's chief customer officer, has mentioned that the airline plans to initially accept Find My item locations in select airports, with the goal of introducing the service system-wide by early 2025. The specific airports where the service will first be available weren't immediately disclosed.
Kinzelman also expressed that the airline is aware that many of their customers are already traveling with AirTag in their checked bags, and this feature will soon make it easier for them to safely and securely share their location information with the airline. This will help customer service agents work more efficiently and provide customers with added peace of mind.
AirTags use Bluetooth to keep track of any item they're attached to. The Bluetooth signal connects privately and securely to any device in Apple's location-tracking network, such as other iPhones, to figure out the device's location.
If an airline loses your luggage, you should take a few steps. First, file a missing baggage report. Then, review the airline's policy on compensation for lost or delayed baggage. Finally, keep checking the status of your claim.
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