Apple’s latest AirTag feature now supported by the busiest U.S. airline

Starting with iOS 18.2, Apple has enhanced its AirTag item trackers with a special feature that makes locating lost luggage easier than ever. The “Share Item Location” capability requires adoption by airlines to work, and this week the busiest airline in America has announced its support. American Airlines ranks third in terms of fleet size and revenue, but the company flies more passengers per day than any other U.S. airline. For that reason, American Airlines’ use of Apple’s Share Item Location feature for tracking lost luggage should have a big impact on more fliers than ever. AirTags have been essential for locating lost luggage since Apple’s item tracker launched. Letting an airline know where you think your lost luggage is located, however, didn’t guarantee the airline could efficiently locate it. Share Item Location allows you to privately and securely share your AirTag’s location with the right people at a participating airline. “Apple has worked directly with partner airl ... Read full article.