Why AirTags are a “must have” for your next trip

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If there’s one thing I can’t recommend enough for travelers, it’s Apple AirTags. These affordable little silver disks can be connected to your iPhone, and with Bluetooth technology, work as a tracking device for anything you own, especially your checked bags while you're traveling.

But if you want to grab a 4-pack of AirTags, now's the time. Because right now we're seeing them available at Amazon at the lowest price ever.

Typically, a 4-pack of AirTags costs $99, which averages out to about $25 per AirTag. But right now, Amazon is pricing the 4-pack at just $64.49, a 35% discount off the normal price.

While many people might use them at home — affixing one to their keychain, wallet, or even their pets — AirTags are actually a terrific option for tracking your bags while traveling.

And with over a dozen airlines now partnering with Apple, including all three major U.S. airlines, being able to track your AirTag is more seamless than ever.

Related: Apple's making it easier for airlines to find your missing luggage

Imagine this scenario: You land at your beach destination, only to find out that your luggage never made it onto the plane. It happens more than you think. In fact, it happened to me last year during a trip to Grand Cayman.

But instead of being blindsided, I already knew my bag wasn’t going to make it before we even departed. That’s because I was able to track the whereabouts of my luggage thanks to an AirTag being in one of the pockets.

While on the runway at takeoff, I was unfortunately able to see on my phone that my bag was quite far from the belly of the plane. While this knowledge didn’t help me get my bag on the flight, it allowed me time in the air to prepare for the inevitable.

It also meant I could track the whereabouts of my luggage for the next 24 hours without having to rely on spotty communication from the airline, ensuring it was in fact making progress to my destination.

But even on flights when my luggage actually does make it onto the aircraft — such as my recent ski trip — having an AirTag in each piece of luggage gives me peace of mind that my items will be waiting for me upon arrival.

I also keep an AirTag in each of my carry-on bags while traveling, and in my backpack as well. I am by no means an alarmist, but you never know when a purse or backpack can go missing, or another passenger will accidentally walk away with the wrong item.

I also have a habit of misplacing items, so an AirTag helps in my everyday life as well. While you can place an AirTag into the pocket of any bag, I currently also have a few of them in a keychain holder.

So before you jet off on your next getaway, consider grabbing a 4-pack of AirTags at their lowest price ever and placing them in all your checked luggage — and even your carry-ons.

For a small out-of-pocket cost, you’ll feel much more secure when traveling. And if your luggage does get lost, you’ll have a much easier time tracking it down.

Related: AirTag vs. Tile: Which is best for tracking your checked bags?

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