Do AirTags work for lost luggage?

An Apple AirTag will help you keep track of important items, including your luggage. Stick one inside your suitcase, within a pocket or encased in a key chain. Then, use your MacBook, Apple Watch or other device to discover a location.



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Some legal experts and consumer advocates say that while airlines never had the authority to dispose of lost baggage, passengers' use of tracking devices could become a new test of the legal soundness of that practice.

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You might not want to attach an Apple AirTag to the exterior of a checked bag -- someone might snatch it off. Hiding it in one of the bag's interior pockets, or attaching via an AirTag holder for luggage, ensures that a bag thief won't be able to locate and remove the tracker at first glance.

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However, Apple AirTags have perhaps found the most unexpected success in tracking luggage, particularly after a few high-profile airline operational meltdowns. AirTags are a relatively cheap and easy way to keep tabs on your luggage, making them a helpful accessory for Apple-owning travelers.

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Yes! There are no restrictions on placing GPS tracking devices in your luggage.

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Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.

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Set separation alerts in case you leave an AirTag or item behind in Find My on iPad
  1. Tap Items at the bottom-left side of the screen, then tap the name of the item you want to set an alert for.
  2. Below Notifications, tap Notify When Left Behind.
  3. Turn on Notify When Left Behind.


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WorldTracer is an international baggage location system used in 2,000 airports and by 360 companies. It enables airlines to locate lost baggage by tracing an electronic tag that is placed on your luggage when checked in.

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The good news is that AirTags run on standard CR2032 batteries, so you don't have to charge them. After about a year, when the battery runs low, you can easily replace the AirTag's battery yourself.

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