Apple is rolling out a new “Find My” location service that will be integrated into airline customer service at companies like Delta and United. Passengers who attach an air tag to their luggage will be able to share its live location with the airline,

When Apple introduced its location-tracking device more than three years ago, it quickly became a traveler favorite for one major reason: the ability to keep tabs on checked luggage. Now, AirTags are about to get a major update that will help fliers get reunited with their missing bags.

As part of the iOS 18.2 public beta, Apple just introduced a big upgrade to the Find My feature that lets you share an Air Tag location with others. The new feature, called Share Item Location, could let you share the location of lost luggage with an airline.

Apple’s announcement includes positive feedback from airline executives, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and IAG, the parent company of British Airways and several other airlines.

This is your step-by-step guide for what to do if an airline loses your luggage.

Two years ago, I declared Apple's AirTags a travel essential when they saved my sanity during a luggage delay as I returned from my honeymoon. As a frequent flier, I continue to sing their praises and encourage anyone who is checking luggage on a flight to invest in the coin-size trackers.

Apple partnered with over 15 airlines, including Delta and United, as part of a new AirTags feature expected to launch later this year.

Soon you'll be able to share its exact location with the airline. On Monday, Apple launched a new iOS feature called Share Item Location. It's a new way to share the real-time coordinates of lost or misplaced items with third parties,