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Apple AirTags are a favorite luggage tracker among travelers—and their corresponding Find My smartphone app makes it easier than ever to track down lost bags.

A feature on the app, Share Item Location, allows users to share the Apple AirTag’s location with others.

Today, 36 airlines (and counting) are accepting Share Item Location from fliers with lost luggage, making the recovery process faster and more efficient.

Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets. Today, the tech giant is making it easier than ever for travelers to use these GPS trackers to reunite with their lost luggage.

In 2024, Apple introduced a new feature for the Find My app called Share Item Location. This feature allows you to share the location of your AirTag with your family, friends, or in this case, airline customer service agents and baggage handlers, via a unique link.…