No more lost luggage: Apple partners with airlines to help

United is one of the airlines that works with Apple. © Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock.com

Since their launch, AirTags have become an essential accessory for travelers. Indeed, in the event of lost luggage, Apple's location system can help you know the precise location of it. And thanks to a collaboration between Apple and airlines, tracking luggage will be even easier for users of AirTags or other Bluetooth tags compatible with Apple's Find My network.

Recently, the media has been talking about a new feature, present in the beta version of iOS 18.2, which allows you to share the location of a lost AirTag with a trusted third party or with an airline. And this week, the Cupertino company says more via a press release. On the Find My app, it will be possible to generate a link that will allow you to share the location of a lost AirTag (or other compatible tag) with another person, so that they can help you in your search.

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The link will display the location of on an interactive map, on a website. And that's not all, since this new sharing system will be integrated into the customer service of certain airlines, to locate luggage in the event of a problem. Apple indicates that in the coming months, this new system will be offered by 15 airlines, including Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. And the firm indicates that this list will grow over time.

A large-scale deployment

In addition to working with airlines, Apple also says the new baggage tracking system will be integrated with WorldTracer, a baggage tracking system powered by SITA that is used by more than 500 airlines and at more than 2,800 airports worldwide.

“As the leading provider of end-to-end baggage management solutions, airports and airlines around the world face significant challenges as global passenger traffic is expected to double by 2040. This collaboration with Apple will enable airlines using our industry-leading WorldTracer solution to implement object tracking for more efficient baggage management, providing a significant advantage to airlines. passengers”, said Nicole Hogg, SITA’s Baggage Division Director.

• Apple’s AirTags and similar products are extremely effective at locating lost luggage
• Apple’s tracking system will soon be integrated into some airlines’ customer service
• Apple is also working with a leading provider of baggage tracking technology solutions

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