In iOS 18.2 and later, there’s a Share Item Location in the app Find My. This feature allows you to temporarily share the location of an -tagged item AirTag with others (including participating airline employees). This way, if you place an AirTag inside your luggage, the airline can better help you find it if it gets lost or delayed at the airport.
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This feature also works with other object trackers that support Apple's Find My network, such as those sold by Chipolo and Pebblebee.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac users running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later can create a “ Share Item Location ” link in the Find My app . Anyone who receives the link can then view a web page with the item’s location on a map. The page will automatically update with the item’s last known location.3
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The item's location stops being shared “once the user is reunited with their item” or automatically expires after seven days.
Apple today announced that Share Item Location is now supported by 36 airlines around the world, with more expected to follow in the future.
Which airlines support the Share Item Location feature?
– AJet – Aer Lingus – Air Canada – Air France – Air India – Air New Zealand – American Airlines – Austrian Airlines – Breeze Airways – British Airways – Brussels Airlines – Cathay Pacific – Condor – Copa Airlines – China Airlines – Delta – Eurowings – Finnair – Flair Airlines – Iberia – JetBlue – KLM – LATAM Airlines – Lufthansa – Pegasus Airlines – Porter Airlines – Qantas – Saudia – Singapore Airlines – SunExpress – SWISS – Turkish Airlines – United – Virgin Atlantic – Vueling – WestJet
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This feature offers a significant improvement to the traveler experience, as it allows for immediate and accurate tracking of their luggage, reducing the stress and uncertainty that often accompanies lost or delayed luggage. With the increasing adoption of tracking technologies, travelers can have greater peace of mind during their travels, knowing that their luggage is safe.
