**LATAM Airlines Joins AirTag Luggage Tracking Program**
Recently, it was announced that Saudia Airlines had become part of the AirTag luggage tracking initiative, elevating the total number of airlines involved to 30 worldwide. This month, LATAM Airlines, the foremost airline group in Latin America, has also started enabling AirTag location sharing for passengers flying within Brazil and throughout South America.
As reported by Folha, LATAM now permits clients whose bags are either delayed or lost to create a secure link via the Find My app on their Apple devices. This link can be submitted through LATAM’s self-service baggage portal, offering an extra layer of tracking for travelers.
Upon recovery of lost baggage, users can either discontinue sharing the AirTag location link or let it automatically expire after seven days. LATAM Airlines processes over 40 million bags each year and boasts a mishandling rate that is around 50% lower than the average in the industry. The rollout of this feature is anticipated to improve travelers’ peace of mind.
With LATAM’s inclusion, the roster of airlines participating in the AirTag Share Item Location program has risen to at least 31. The full list comprises:
– Ajet – Turkey
– Air Canada – Canada
– Air India – India
– Air New Zealand – New Zealand
– American Airlines – US
– Breeze Airlines – US
– Cathay Pacific – Hong Kong
– China Airlines – Taiwan
– Delta – US
– Finnair – Finland
– IAG/Aer Lingus – Ireland
– IAG/British Airways – UK
– IAG/Iberia – Spain
– IAG/Vueling – Spain
– JetBlue – US
– LATAM – Chile/Brazil
– KLM – Netherlands
– Lufthansa Group/Austrian Airlines – Austria
– Lufthansa Group/Brussels Airlines – Belgium
– Lufthansa Group/Eurowings – Germany
– Lufthansa Group/Lufthansa – Germany
– Lufthansa Group/Swiss – Switzerland
– Pegasus – Turkey
– Porter – Canada
– Qantas – Australia
– Saudia Airlines – Saudi Arabia
– Singapore Airlines – Singapore
– Sun Express – Turkey
– Turkish Airlines – Turkey
– United – US
– Virgin Atlantic – UK
### How to Use the AirTag Feature
To employ the AirTag tracking capability, confirm that your device is updated to the latest operating system version. Follow these instructions:
1. Launch the Find My app on your device.
2. Press “Items,” select the item you wish to share location updates for, and tap “Share Item Location.”
3. Adhere to the on-screen prompts to create and share a temporary webpage.
4. Press “Done.”
Apple indicates that to deliver updated locations, at least one of your Apple devices must be online and logged into your Apple Account.
For additional assistance on managing or ceasing location updates for AirTag, users can consult Apple’s official support page.
### Conclusion
The introduction of AirTag tracking by LATAM Airlines signifies a notable development in baggage tracking technology, granting travelers increased security and reassurance. As more airlines embrace this feature, the AirTag program continues to expand, offering a dependable solution for dealing with lost luggage.
