Air Tags in Luggage: Top Travel Tips

Traveling becomes much easier if you can track your items using AirTags in your luggage. Here’s what’s been in the news recently: Airlines are I lost my flyer bag and they got it back. Because they had the foresight to put air tags in their luggage. You can carry this product with you throughout your trip and quickly retrieve it at baggage claim at your final destination.

Read our tips for traveling with AirTags.

How to travel with AirTags in your luggage

AirTags cost $29 for one or $99 for a pack of four. Pick one, throw it in your bag (or grab a four-pack if the whole family is going), and take these tips to heart.

Do not leave your AirTag in a conspicuous place in your luggage.

You might be tempted by some keychain accessories that perfectly show off your shiny white and silver medallions, but we don’t recommend it. If a disgruntled airline employee notices an AirTag in your luggage, chances are they will rip it off.

Baggage that has an AirTag on the outside may not have an AirTag at all.

Keep your AirTag hidden inside. It’s not so deep that you might have a hard time finding a connection. Preferably, if there is an external surface level pocket, stick it there.

Alternatively, use one of the AirTag disguise cases found at the Cult of Mac Store.

Pick up your AirTag luggage at baggage claim.

You don’t have to wait for disaster to strike to get your money’s worth. Give yourself peace of mind by tracking your checked baggage during your voyage.

I once took a connecting flight that took me a half mile through Dulles International Airport in just a few minutes. (I make a living writing about computers. I’m not fit for running.) I was successful, but I was worried my luggage wouldn’t be. It was reassuring to know that my bag was still with me when I arrived in Germany.

And when you reach the final leg of your trip, you may not have to wait forever to claim your bags at baggage claim. Just open it find me Tap the bag in the app. item Tap the tab find To find out exactly where it is in the inevitable sea of ​​similar-looking suitcases. You can step away from the crowds knowing exactly when your bag will arrive.

Get help finding your bag

In iOS 18.2, you can get temporary help from others around you, such as airport staff or people you’re traveling with. Unlike sharing an AirTag, this new “Lost Mode” is temporary, so it’s not like Doug at Chicago O’Hare can see where your wallet is forever.

To use this new feature in iOS 18.2 find me app, tab itemthen tap the AirTag in question. You will see a new “Lost AirTag” section. Display contact information You can choose a username or email address that people can use to find you when they find your item. Share item location Gives others the ability to see where your bag is. If the item is in a staff-only area that you don’t have access to, you can share it with someone who can get it for you.

Add home screen widgets

If you’re traveling long distances over multiple legs (and you’re the nervous type), you may find yourself opening the Find My app frequently. There is a faster way. Adding the Find My widget to your phone.

To do so, first edit your home screen by long-tapping (or swiping left if you don’t have space). Tap it. + Click the icon in the top left corner and scroll down to find me Widgets. Scroll to add more. item Widgets and Tabs Add widget.

If you have multiple AirTags, you’ll want to make sure you’re tracking the correct AirTag. While in edit mode, tap (or tap and hold and select) the widget. Edit widget) Select the item you want to track.

Get a case from the Cult of Mac Store

Cult of Mac Store offers a variety of cases, including cases that look like SNES controllers or leather pouches, that can disguise the AirTags in your luggage as a keychain or fun little accessory for your bag. In the end, the best way to get your bag back is if you don’t know it’s being tracked.

This article about traveling with AirTags in your luggage was first published on January 10, 2023. Updated with new information.