Why I’ll Never Travel Without an Apple AirTag in My Luggage Again

And there’s no better time to prefer carry-ons over checked bags: Lost luggage claims have surged 30% this summer as anecdotal missing baggage horror stories have inflamed the internet.

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Unfortunately, besides practicing the art of patience, there’s not much you can do if an airline loses your belongings.

So before you travel in the next few months, it’s probably a good idea to think of ways to mitigate the chances of losing your luggage.

Both airline employees and seasoned travelers have recommended using an Apple AirTag to keep track of luggage amid this “wild west” of a travel season.

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One traveler even told Insider’s Abby Wallace that she used her AirTag to find her lost luggage carrying $10,000 worth of belongings.

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That story was enough to convince me to AirTag my luggage. So I decided to try this hack during a recent three-day work trip where I had to travel via a flight, two long-haul bus rides, and several Lyft rides …