As an engineer from South Africa who travels abroad for work, I recently went to Zimbabwe and faced a distressing experience upon my return. Due to the overhead storage being full, I was asked to check my bag at the door, which is usually not a problem. However, when I arrived back in South Africa, my bag was missing, along with specialized meters worth $5200 that were inside it. The stress of not knowing if I would ever see my expensive tools again was something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. After two weeks, my bag was found in Zimbabwe, and fortunately, all my tools were still inside it. This experience taught me a valuable lesson, and I made sure to never travel with an untracked bag again. To avoid such incidents in the future, I invested in four airtags and a GPS tracker.
These have become an absolute staple of my travels since this video. I literally never travel without them anymore. I’m super happy you found the video useful! Thank you for the comment!
Excellent video! I had my luggage lost a few years ago. The airline found it and shipped it to my house. I just ordered an AirTag for my luggage on an upcoming trip! Even if my luggage is not lost, I think it would be fun to track it on my phone!
@@NorbReviews The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
Can one see if it’s on the same plane as you are? Or does it start working before as there won’t be any iPhones near the baggage compartment or tarmac?
I remember trying to check on the flight, but I don’t remember seeing it (not that it didn’t happen, I just don’t remember at this point), but I’ve had friends who had screenshots of their luggage being tracked in-flight, so guessing the answer is that you can see it if (a) an iPhone is nearby, (b) it’s connected to the internet, and (c) you’re also connected to the internet.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
At least in the US, Apple AirTags don’t violate any FAA regulations, so there’d be no reason for them not to be allowed. Individual airlines may have their own rules, however, so you’d have to check with them. (I’ve never had an issue.) And if you’re elsewhere in the world, you’ll have to check your government’s regulations.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I was looking to get these before my trip and this made my decision. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad to hear it. Travel safe and enjoy!
As an engineer from South Africa who travels abroad for work, I recently went to Zimbabwe and faced a distressing experience upon my return. Due to the overhead storage being full, I was asked to check my bag at the door, which is usually not a problem. However, when I arrived back in South Africa, my bag was missing, along with specialized meters worth $5200 that were inside it. The stress of not knowing if I would ever see my expensive tools again was something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. After two weeks, my bag was found in Zimbabwe, and fortunately, all my tools were still inside it.
This experience taught me a valuable lesson, and I made sure to never travel with an untracked bag again. To avoid such incidents in the future, I invested in four airtags and a GPS tracker.
WOW, WHAT A STORY! Glad you found your bag! Best of luck traveling in the future, too!
Thank you for the video! This is super helpful as I'm deciding whether to buy a pack right now, definitely gonna go ahead and order it!
These have become an absolute staple of my travels since this video. I literally never travel without them anymore.
I’m super happy you found the video useful! Thank you for the comment!
Thank you! This was so helpful! Just bought them for a trip overseas.
Excellent video! I had my luggage lost a few years ago. The airline found it and shipped it to my house. I just ordered an AirTag for my luggage on an upcoming trip! Even if my luggage is not lost, I think it would be fun to track it on my phone!
It is fun! I do it all the time. It’s never not been satisfyingly fun. Glad to hear the airline was able to get your luggage back.
Great explanation. Just what I was looking for. Thanks
Awesome!
There’s a guy on YT, AirTag Alex. He is mailing 20 or so AirTags around the world and tracks their progress. So cool
Oh, I have to check that out now, that’s brilliant! Thanks for the tip!
Are there new(er) rules about checking bags with lithium batteries inside?
Not according to the FAA. So long as the battery is installed, it should be fine. Loose batteries should be carried on with the passenger.
@@NorbReviews The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
Hi, I want to know if they allow these airtags in checked in bags. They say that electronics are not allowed in checked in bags.
A checked bag is what I had mine in. No problems.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
Can one see if it’s on the same plane as you are? Or does it start working before as there won’t be any iPhones near the baggage compartment or tarmac?
I remember trying to check on the flight, but I don’t remember seeing it (not that it didn’t happen, I just don’t remember at this point), but I’ve had friends who had screenshots of their luggage being tracked in-flight, so guessing the answer is that you can see it if (a) an iPhone is nearby, (b) it’s connected to the internet, and (c) you’re also connected to the internet.
I understand this is an older video, but I wanted to ask if TSA has a problem with these being in your check in.
Not at all. I traveled with them in my carryon and in my check-in bags (different flights), and I never had an issue from TSA.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.
Thanks for the advice
Do all airlines allow these?
At least in the US, Apple AirTags don’t violate any FAA regulations, so there’d be no reason for them not to be allowed. Individual airlines may have their own rules, however, so you’d have to check with them. (I’ve never had an issue.) And if you’re elsewhere in the world, you’ll have to check your government’s regulations.
@@NorbReviews thanks !have you used them on United and American airline?
Unfortunately not, just Delta and Southwest.
good info
Paid for themselves right then and there.
Yuuuup. I’ve started to buy accessories like wallets with AirTag holders because of this experience.