Why don t they put trackers on planes?


Why don t they put trackers on planes? Why don't they put a GPS device on a plane to track it? They do for most commercial aircraft. The problem, as demonstrated by the loss of Malaysian airlines flight 370 and others, is that it is difficult and expensive to get the information off the 'plane to anywhere useful on a continuous basis when far from land.


Which airline doesn t allow AirTag?

Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.


Do Emirates allow AirTags?

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


What devices are not allowed on a plane?

Damaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices, which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous evolution of heat must not be carried aboard an aircraft (e.g. carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed, or otherwise made safe.


Do electronics go in checked luggage?

While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.


How far can luggage trackers track?

Luggage trackers use Bluetooth and GPS signaling to relay the location of the device back to a phone or tablet. Even if you're thousands of miles away, the tracker can usually display a location on a map on your device, which is particularly useful if your luggage gets lost in transit.


Why do airlines not want AirTags?

Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.


Which airlines don t allow AirTags?

Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.