Apple Airtags

[offshore171]

Latest from Luftwaffe

AirTags NOT banned

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1580275638690541568

 

[Sprucegoose]

ANZ have now weighed in (sheep like) and are advising they are not to be used as they are lithium batteries.

Doesn't break ice

Post automatically merged: Nov 3, 2022

Latest from Luftwaffe

AirTags NOT banned

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1580275638690541568

They've lost a few wars and they'll lose this one

 

[NM]

ANZ have now weighed in (sheep like) and are advising they are not to be used as they are lithium batteries.

Why can't they understand the difference between a Lithium CRxxyy non-rechargeable battery and a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. The first is known to be stable and not restricted for carriage. The second can be risk under some circumstances. Apple AirTags use the no-risk non-rechargeable type. Common sense should prevail.

 

[YSSY]

I've got an AirTag that must have fallen out of a zipped pocket into a baggage container and travelled the world for a few weeks before sitting on the tarmac in Manila for another week. Then appeared in someones house near to Manila airport.

 

[YSSY]

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I've got an AirTag that must have fallen out of a zipped pocket into a baggage container and travelled the world for a few weeks before sitting on the tarmac in Manila for another week. Then appeared in someones house near to Manila airport.

So how are you going to get it back ???

 

[karen blancfield]

So how are you going to get it back ???

I’m passing through Manila airport next month

 

[YSSY]

So how are you going to get it back ???

I have wondered about dropping in on them next time I'm in Manila.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I've got an AirTag that must have fallen out of a zipped pocket into a baggage container and travelled the world for a few weeks before sitting on the tarmac in Manila for another week.

That is why I use nappy pins to keep it in place !!

 

[Bundy Bear]

Interesting story from onemileatatime.

Lol: Guy Tracks Stolen Luggage To House In Anchorage Using AirTags

A United Airlines passenger has tracked stolen film equipment to a house in Anchorage thanks to AirTags. Check out his viral Tweet.

onemileatatime.com

 

[karen blancfield]

That is why I use nappy pins to keep it in place !!

I do too!

 

[SYD]

That is why I use nappy pins to keep it in place !!

Or just put them in one of those internal luggage pockets that otherwise never get used?

 

[JohnM]

I've got an AirTag that must have fallen out of a zipped pocket into a baggage container and travelled the world for a few weeks before sitting on the tarmac in Manila for another week. Then appeared in someones house near to Manila airport.

I put mine in a zip-lock bag inside my bag to minimise the chances of the tiny little thingy going astray.

But you've joined a club of sorts:

 

[kyle]

So according to this article Air NZ names Apple baggage trackers as prohibited items Lufthansa was able to do an immediate risk assessment, whereas Air NZ will do it in early 2023? Case of things happening slowly across the ditch?

 

[serfty]

So according to this article Air NZ names Apple baggage trackers as prohibited items Lufthansa was able to do an immediate risk assessment, whereas Air NZ will do it in early 2023? Case of things happening slowly across the ditch?

I suspect airlines perceive that PAX are using airtags as a way to avoid airline application of the mushroom principle and are endeavouring to prevent that.

Can't have people knowing where their baggage is now, can we ...

 

[Sprucegoose]

Why can't they understand the difference between a Lithium CRxxyy non-rechargeable battery and a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. The first is known to be stable and not restricted for carriage. The second can be risk under some circumstances. Apple AirTags use the no-risk non-rechargeable type. Common sense should prevail.

We know common sense isn't .......... I can only guess the ANZ position reflects their management working culture.

Any first-mover strategy requires a position that won't be publicly walked back or could be interpreted as brand dilution (note the failed BOM proposed change of name strategy - when have Australians ever reversed an abbreviation?)

Senior Managers in Air New Zealand should have done their simple homework and seriously challenged the fool who proposed this.

 

[kiwitripper64]

I've got an AirTag that must have fallen out of a zipped pocket into a baggage container and travelled the world for a few weeks before sitting on the tarmac in Manila for another week. Then appeared in someones house near to Manila airport.

Have you tried playing the sound randomly? Imagine the reaction.
You could time it to give morse code instructons.

 

[RooFlyer]

Have you tried playing the sound randomly? Imagine the reaction.
You could time it to give morse code instructons.

Maybe Apple could add an option where instead of playing a tone, it plays a message.

Option 1:. Whoooo this is the spirit talking
Option 2: This is your mother. Why haven't you called me?
Option 3: Help! I'm trapped in this suitcase!!

 

[pangwen]

That is why I use nappy pins to keep it in place !!

I've got each of my tags in a sleeve/holder like this one. Then I just hook the keyring part onto an internal zip or something like that.

 

[SYD]

Maybe Apple could add an option where instead of playing a tone, it plays a message.

Option 1:. Whoooo this is the spirit talking
Option 2: This is your mother. Why haven't you called me?
Option 3: Help! I'm trapped in this suitcase!!

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