It Appears AirTags Are Better At Tracking Luggage Than The Airport
An airline passenger used his Apple AirTags to track down his missing luggage when it didn't arrive at the baggage claim. AirTags only became available in April 2021. Since then, they have grown in popularity, given how handy they are in finding missing belongings. The device works with Bluetooth by sending out a signal that a nearby device can detect in a user's Find My network. The location is then beamed to iCloud and can be seen on a map in the Find My app. Like other devices in the Apple family, an AirTag can be placed in Lost Mode. This process uses near-field communication (NFC). A user with an NFC can get someone's contact information to return the AirTags if the original user sets it up that way. The whole process is also encrypted.
Traveling can already be a stressful experience for some, whether someone is afraid of flying or just trying to catch their flight or connection on time. The last thing anyone wants is to lose their bags. It's not so bad when the bag is lost when the person arrives home. The airport can deliver the bag to them once it's found, and they will have more belongings at home. It's worse when the luggage is lost when the traveler arrives at their destination. Imagine not having clothes for a loved one's funeral. Sure, the airline is likely to give the person money, but does anyone want to go clothes shopping when they say farewell to a loved one? And what if the person is on a business trip with binders or equipment. The person can't quickly reproduce or replace those. So finding lost luggage and finding it fast is essential.
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