Published on
02/07/2026 - 8:26 GMT+2
Packing the essentials looks a little different these days. Socks, underwear, sunscreen… and an Apple AirTag (or another location tracking device of your choice).
It gives travellers peace of mind to know exactly where their luggage is – bringing a great deal of comfort even when facing the trauma of seeing the last bag hit the conveyor belt when yours has failed to materialise.
Now, new data collected from SITA WorldTracer, a baggage automation system used by 500 airlines and 2,800 airports, has shown that bags with these devices in are far less likely to be permanently lost, and passengers are reconnected with their lost items faster, too.
