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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 1:49 pm
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Fiordland
 
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Originally Posted by smallmj
Perhaps AC doesn't care at all about you tracking your checked baggage. Some might argue that they don't care about your baggage at all.

But it sounds like they care about overheating batteries causing fires in the the baggage hold.
Looks to be consistent with other airlines.....
https://www.iata.org/whatwedo/ops-in...mart-bags.aspx

I understand the concept of smart fridges having conversations with the smart coffee maker to not make coffee and order Starbucks in the morning if we are out of cream. Not certain I understand why my luggage should be smart or who it should be talking to.
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