Rimowa Electronic Tag [and Lufthansa Group]
May 3, 2016, 4:57 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MNL
Programs: UA 1K MM, HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, MR Gold, Avis First
Posts: 664
Jun 4, 2016, 5:40 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Per Rimowa the module carrys the same warranty as the luggage itself. In terms of hammering it as close to original shape as possible when damaged within 5 years.
So if the screen breaks they will replace the plastic piece up top. But if the LCD is damaged I doubt they will replace it.
So if the screen breaks they will replace the plastic piece up top. But if the LCD is damaged I doubt they will replace it.
Jun 5, 2016, 9:22 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,259
Jun 5, 2016, 11:51 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Jun 5, 2016, 9:21 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,259
Jul 1, 2016, 11:00 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, GlobalEntry, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Hertz Presidents Circle, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 111
I've got one...on a Lufthansa edition Limbo.
Let me know if you want any details or pictures.
My only complaint right now is I'm an Android (Nexus 6p) user, and they only have an iOS app currently. I have an iPhone that I use for work stuff, so its not totally useless to me.
I'll be traveling LH a bunch this summer, so we'll see how convenient it really is.
Let me know if you want any details or pictures.
My only complaint right now is I'm an Android (Nexus 6p) user, and they only have an iOS app currently. I have an iPhone that I use for work stuff, so its not totally useless to me.
I'll be traveling LH a bunch this summer, so we'll see how convenient it really is.
Jul 2, 2016, 11:08 am
#24
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: LH Sen, UA Plat
Posts: 27
The etag bags have been percolating and I saw a bunch of them at KaDeWe in Berlin a few weeks ago. The screens feel quite durable (from what I can tell, they're not made of glass... more like a super durable plastic). I can see it getting scratched/scuffed up way more than getting shattered or torn to pieces.
I'm not planning to upgrade my Rimowas. I fly a lot on LH but still live in the US and therefore no US carriers really use this. If I go on the market for another Rimowa, though, I'll definitely consider just getting the e-tag version though.
I'm not planning to upgrade my Rimowas. I fly a lot on LH but still live in the US and therefore no US carriers really use this. If I go on the market for another Rimowa, though, I'll definitely consider just getting the e-tag version though.
Jul 3, 2016, 9:38 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LIS/AUS
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium, TAP Gold
Posts: 263
I'm curious, but not curious enough to get one. I also saw these at KaDeWe a couple weeks ago, and they look pretty durable.
I am looking to get a new carry-on luggage, since it appears that luggage rules have become even more stringent recently, particularly on the low-cost carriers that dominate many direct flight routes from Berlin. I asked the agent if the etags exist for the carry-on size, and she said no, because it's not a check-in size! Simple as that...
I am looking to get a new carry-on luggage, since it appears that luggage rules have become even more stringent recently, particularly on the low-cost carriers that dominate many direct flight routes from Berlin. I asked the agent if the etags exist for the carry-on size, and she said no, because it's not a check-in size! Simple as that...
Jul 9, 2016, 2:16 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
I think the most interesting thing about this is the possibility of through checking itineraries on separate PNRs.
Has anybody tried this yet?
Although for now this would only be possible with itineraries involving two separate LH tickets. With the new OW rules stating that through checking isn't compulsory, this could make things interesting, once more airlines adopt the system.
Has anybody tried this yet?
Although for now this would only be possible with itineraries involving two separate LH tickets. With the new OW rules stating that through checking isn't compulsory, this could make things interesting, once more airlines adopt the system.
Jul 10, 2016, 9:26 am
#29
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,667
I believe it has been asked before: apart from the "cool" factor, what problem does this tag solve, or why would it be a convenience? You still have to drop of your bag, and getting a piece of paper printed at that time doesn't appear to be too much of an issue. I don't think I'll invest in an electronic tag any time soon that is only supported by one airline and one suitcase manufacturer and only accessible through an iOS phone.
Are there any plans in sight of other airlines and other suitcase manufacturers supporting this technology in the near future? If not, this looks like a dead end to me.
HTB.
Are there any plans in sight of other airlines and other suitcase manufacturers supporting this technology in the near future? If not, this looks like a dead end to me.
HTB.