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Apple's recent Share Item Location update, released in November, is gaining traction among major airlines globally. This enhanced functionality permits multiple people or third parties, including airlines, to track the location of an AirTag or other Apple accessories. The feature offers significant benefits for travelers with checked luggage; for instance, if travel partners are using AirTags on a shared checked bag, both can monitor its location even if they are on separate flights.
The update allows up to five people to share an AirTag's location simultaneously. This capability enables groups traveling together to coordinate meeting spots in crowded or confusing areas by sharing their AirTag locations. Additionally, allowing third parties such as airlines to access an AirTag's location can expedite the process of locating lost luggage.
For those not yet using Apple AirTags during travel, this new feature might be a compelling reason to start. Currently, a set of four Apple AirTags is available for $69.99 on Amazon—a notably low price—while individual tags are listed at $22.99.
