Worried about losing your luggage? This handy Find Hub feature is rolling out.
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google has announced that Find Hub now lets you share the location of tracked luggage with airlines.
- You can share a tracking link with participating airlines, but the location can be disabled at any time.
- Participating carriers include British Airways, Iberia, and Singapore Airlines.
Tracking tags have quietly become a lifesaver while traveling, and there are plenty of stories about users finding lost luggage with these accessories. Google previously confirmed that Android Find Hub would get improvements in this regard, and this upgrade is now rolling out as part of an Android Drop.
New sharing feature
Google has just announced that Find Hub users can now share a link with participating airlines. This link allows airlines to view the location of your tracked luggage, which should go a long way toward improving the luggage recovery process.
“It’s up to you when to share and when to stop sharing your luggage’s location,” the company added in a blog post. In other words, you should be able to easily disable shared tracking once you’ve found your luggage.
Participating airlines
The integration was first announced almost a year ago. At that time, the participating airlines included:
- Aer Lingus
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Iberia
- Singapore Airlines
The current rollout highlights British Airways, Iberia, and Singapore Airlines, with hopes that more carriers will join the program soon.