After a hectic post-pandemic period of travel chaos, travelers are taking additional measures to regain control of their flying experience. Placing AirTags in checked luggage gives individuals security in knowing where their belongings are located at a moment’s notice.

However, if you’re traveling with Lufthansa anytime soon, you should be aware of the airlines’ recent announcement. Lufthansa is banning the use of active tracking devices on checked-in luggage.

“Lufthansa is banning activated AirTags from luggage,” the German airline wrote on Twitter, “as they are classified as dangerous and need to be turned off.”

Hi David, Lufthansa is banning activated AirTags from luggage as they are classified as dangerous and need to be turned off./Mony
— Lufthansa (@lufthansa) October 8, 2022

Lufthansa followed the announcement with its reasoning behind why Apple AirTags are classified as dangerous, sharing via Twitter:

“According to ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organisation] guidelines, baggage trackers are subject to the dangerous goods regulations,” a spokesperson for the airline said.

“Furthermore, due to their transmission function, the trackers must be deactivated during the flight if they are in checked baggage and cannot be used as a result.”

Lufthansa plane sitting at gate at the airport — Lufthansa is banning use of active AirTags for checked-in luggage. | Photo Credit: Alan Angelats

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