What is a smart luggage?

Smart bags offer a range of high-tech features In some combination of functions, smart bag capabilities may include locking and unlocking your bag via Bluetooth, tracking your bag utilizing GPS location, weighing your luggage using electronic scales, and charging your electronic devices via USB ports.



"Smart luggage" refers to a new generation of suitcases that integrate advanced technology directly into the bag's frame to enhance the travel experience. The core features typically include GPS or Bluetooth tracking (allowing you to locate your bag via a smartphone app), built-in digital scales in the handle to prevent overweight fees, and USB charging ports powered by an internal battery. Some high-end models even feature "follow-me" technology, where the bag uses sensors and wheels to follow you through the airport autonomously. However, a critical safety regulation in 2026 involves the lithium-ion batteries that power these features. According to IATA and FAA rules, any smart luggage with a non-removable battery is strictly prohibited from being checked into the cargo hold due to fire risks. If you are checking the bag, you must be able to pop the battery out and carry it with you in the cabin. Because of these restrictions, "smart" bags have shifted toward "removable power banks" and using low-energy AirTag-style trackers. While the novelty of "self-driving" bags has faded, the "smart" features like integrated scales and secure proximity locks remain highly valued by tech-savvy frequent flyers.

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Smart bags are typically a hard-shell case that has built-in electronic capabilities for one or more purposes. Examples are USB charging ports, a built-in scale, Wi-Fi, TSA-approved locks, as well as the ability to transmit its location via GPS and cellular. These bags are powered by lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries.

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The bottom line? In short, smart luggage is a great high-tech choice as long as it complies with the TSA's removable battery regulation and adheres to your airline baggage policies.

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Since 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits spare lithium batteries in checked luggage from being stored in an aircraft's cargo unit. That means that most smart suitcases, which are powered by lithium-ion batteries, are deemed fire hazards and not allowed.

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While Smart luggage does make travelling much easier, one of the biggest drawbacks with using them is that they cause a premium to buy, certainly much more expensive than traditional luggage. Sometimes, they tend to be 3 times as expensive as a regular carry-on of the same size.

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Since 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits spare lithium batteries in checked luggage from being stored in an aircraft's cargo unit. That means that most smart suitcases, which are powered by lithium-ion batteries, are deemed fire hazards and not allowed.

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Since 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits spare lithium batteries in checked luggage from being stored in an aircraft's cargo unit. That means that most smart suitcases, which are powered by lithium-ion batteries, are deemed fire hazards and not allowed.

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Allegiant Air Finally, Allegiant Air is the carrier least likely to lose, damage, delay, or pilfer its customers' luggage. In October 2021, it only mishandled 877 bags or 1.96 per 1,000 enplaned, which was very close to the previous year's statistic of only 1.20 per 1,000 checked bags.

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Softsided luggage usually has exterior pockets for last minute items and essentials you don't want to carry in your backpack or tote–a favorite feature of new parents hauling already-overstuffed diaper bags. With carry-ons, front pockets are ideal for anything you may want access to while enroute to your destination.

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Do not pack you portable charger (power pack) in hold luggage: Taking your portable phone charger (power pack) on a plane is fine, but just remember to pack it in your hand luggage. Do not put them in your hold luggage as this is not permitted and could result in your luggage not being loaded.

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What airlines lose the most luggage Europe? And if you've flown in Europe, we probably don't even need to tell you who it was. That's right: Ryanair. It led the pack of damaged luggage claims by a considerable margin, nearly tripling those made against second-place Emirates.

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During the first three months of 2023, over 721,000 bags checked on domestic flights were mishandled out of 113 million checked bags in total—an average of 0.64 bags per 100 checked bags, per the U.S. Department of Transportation. That's up from 2019, when 0.59 bags were mishandled per 100 checked bags.

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These airlines get the most lost and damaged luggage complaints, apparently
  • Ryanair (954)
  • British Airways (844)
  • easyJet (565)
  • Wizz Air (552)
  • Norwegian (419)
  • Flybe (297)
  • Turkish Airlines (195)
  • Virgin Atlantic (182)


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With a heritage dating back more than 110 years, Samsonite International S.A. (the Company), together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the Group), is a leader in the global lifestyle bag industry and is the world's best-known and largest travel luggage company.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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However, according to TSA regulations, you can use Ziploc bags to store liquids, gels, creams, and pastes in 3.4 ounces or fewer containers. These containers must fit comfortably in one quart-sized transparent Ziploc bag per passenger.

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You can bring a portable charger on a plane if it is packed securely in your carry-on luggage. You cannot pack chargers in check-in luggage.

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For example, flyers often wonder if a 20000mah power bank is allowed on flight. As 20000mah makes for less than 100 watt-hours, it can be carried in cabin luggage. In conclusion, power banks are allowed on flights, albeit with certain restrictions and guidelines that need to be followed.

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