#luggage-tracking

#luggage-tracking

A recent SITA Baggage Insights Report shows that as of early 2025, the global baggage mishandling rate is approximately 7.6 bags per 1,000 passengers, with Europe the worst-performing region at 12.3 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers.

Spring trips call for versatility, like cozy matching sets that double as an easy travel outfit, smart organizers that keep chaos in check, and tech that works harder so I don't have to. After years of trial and error, I've nailed down the travel essentials I swear by and the ones I'm officially leaving behind. Ahead, the 11 things I'd never pack for spring travel and what to bring instead.

As much as I hate to admit it, I can be absentminded and scatterbrained. It only gets exacerbated when I'm wrangling baggage at the airport. I was so frazzled once, I lost my MacBook Air amid the chaos. I thought I was done for, until I remembered that an AirTag was tucked inside the laptop case. Hallelujah. Sure enough, I tracked it down on a bench near the security checkpoint, quietly thanked Apple's genius, and was on my way.

To make sure you are set for this, here is what you need to do: Make sure you have updated your iPhone to iOS 18.2, open Find My app, find your missing item listed and tap on it, then tap to 'Share Item Location'. This will give you a webpage that you can share the link for with the airline.

After using AirTags on a trip where my luggage got lost, I can confidently say they're worth the investment for frequent travelers.