Why do airlines not like AirTags?

This seems to be a responsible choice when traveling, however, some airlines state that they hate these small trackers. Airlines expressed their concern over the fact that AirTags have the potential to interfere with the aircraft's navigation system.



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The Federal Aviation Administration has even 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.

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There are some international aviation safety recommendations that (mostly due to outdated regulations that didn't consider things like AirTags) classify them as “dangerous” because of the presence of a lithium battery and a radio transmitter.

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Hi Andrea, Apple Airtags are permitted in checked in baggage. Thanks.

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German airline Lufthansa on Wednesday clarified its policy, saying in a statement that German aviation authorities had agreed with its risk assessment that tracking devices such as AirTags pose no safety risk. “These devices are allowed on Lufthansa flights,” Lufthansa concluded.

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Batteries, electric and electronic devices. For your own personal use you can take up to 15 battery-operated Personal Electronic Devices (PED) that containing lithium batteries such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, cameras, music players, smart baggage tags (e.g. Apple AirTag).

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The AirTag can emit a beeping sound when you want to find the device around you. This is perfect for a set of keys, wallet or even a purse. Inside a suitcase, though, it can difficult to hear it beep. I put this to the test at home after packing my bag, just to check and it was too faint to hear between all my clothes.

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Lufthansa Says Passengers Can't Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags. It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don't allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.

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

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In checked baggage Smart luggage tags (e.g. Apple AirTag) may remain energised provided the device contains only lithium batteries not exceeding: Lithium metal content must not exceed 0.3g of lithium. Lithium-ion batteries must not exceed 2.7Wh.

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Most normal devices that would set off metal detectors will not go off, but clamshell eyeglass cases are setting them off.” Rich said. The sensitivity of the new metal detector is being set off by umbrellas, apple air tags, some thermoses and coolers with wheels.

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You can locate an AirTag that's thousands of miles away or even internationally, providing it is within Bluetooth range of an iPhone. AirTags do not have a defined range. You can track one thousands of miles away and even internationally overseas.

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