BA multiple-use electronic digital baggage tags, introduced Jan 2019
Jul 12, 2019, 11:30 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Göteborg Sweden
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Theres some recent discussion in this thread which I'd imagine this one may/will be merged into.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...an-19-a-3.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...an-19-a-3.html
Jul 29, 2019, 5:24 am
#92
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 228
So here it is... IMO a very well put together piece of kit. Very heavy duty rubberised attachment loop, this will not be coming off in a hurry - whatever it’s attached to on my bag is likely to give up the ghost first.
Unfortunately as I don’t have the need to check in right now there is nothing I can do with it other than register it with the app (by scanning the QR code on the back).
So testing how it actually works will need to wait, but first impressions are it’s a very well put together device.
Unfortunately as I don’t have the need to check in right now there is nothing I can do with it other than register it with the app (by scanning the QR code on the back).
So testing how it actually works will need to wait, but first impressions are it’s a very well put together device.
Jul 29, 2019, 7:27 am
#93
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Platinum
Posts: 109
TAG - First Impressions
Well, 2 days after my last trip these 2 TAGs arrived. Initial impressions:
- Very bland packaging, no instructions
- Comes with an iPhone style metal pin which is used to release the rubberised catch
- Fit is very tight around the handle of my large Rimowa, but snug and will require a lot of force to remove
- It feels well made but who knows what would happen if my suitcase fell and landed on the side with the TAG ?
- You can only pair 1 TAG in your BA app
Jul 29, 2019, 8:08 am
#94
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
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Tiny little metal pin required to attach/ detach from case + international travel. I mean what could possibly go wrong there eh?! Maybe it's a sales ploy where the chances are you'll need to buy a new one everytime you replace your case. Have you tried releasing it using a paperclip or other assorted thin metal object yet?
Jul 29, 2019, 8:22 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Tiny little metal pin required to attach/ detach from case + international travel. I mean what could possibly go wrong there eh?! Maybe it's a sales ploy where the chances are you'll need to buy a new one everytime you replace your case. Have you tried releasing it using a paperclip or other assorted thin metal object yet?
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Jul 29, 2019, 8:35 am
#97
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
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For the price, even the introductory one, i'm yet to be sold on the idea myself. The stupid pin which is bound to fall out of your wallet/ purse on the 1st trip you take( or just get left at home in the first place) just adds to it's downsides. Unless of course the OP can confirm it's inter-operable with any pretty much any piece of pocket lint metal.
Jul 29, 2019, 8:45 am
#98
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 217
Received mine today, totally agree about the instructions and I can see from the error message on the iPhone that the OP did exactly the same as I did! I am not convinced this will survive given the rough handling at various points on its journey but I will at least give it a try. I have an LHR-BOS on Saturday but I only have hand luggage!
Jul 29, 2019, 8:56 am
#100
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Platinum
Posts: 109
For the price, even the introductory one, i'm yet to be sold on the idea myself. The stupid pin which is bound to fall out of your wallet/ purse on the 1st trip you take( or just get left at home in the first place) just adds to it's downsides. Unless of course the OP can confirm it's inter-operable with any pretty much any piece of pocket lint metal.
To me, this feels more secure than a paper strap, which I can tear off in one go using one hand.
But as before, I will continue to have a separate luggage label with contact details, just in case.
Jul 29, 2019, 8:58 am
#101
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Jul 29, 2019, 9:00 am
#102
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
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Posts: 228
For the price, even the introductory one, i'm yet to be sold on the idea myself. The stupid pin which is bound to fall out of your wallet/ purse on the 1st trip you take( or just get left at home in the first place) just adds to it's downsides. Unless of course the OP can confirm it's inter-operable with any pretty much any piece of pocket lint metal.
I have one bag I use to travel and not sure that I’ll need to keep removing it (kinda the point, no?) so not sure this is a huge negative tbh.
Jul 29, 2019, 9:19 am
#104
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,921
I use the normal plastic tags on my bags and they never last very long. The bag comes out onto the belt either missing the whole tag or with half a tag left. The electronic version looks very exposed attached to an already exposed handle. Good luck!
Jul 29, 2019, 9:21 am
#105
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 228
It's just a bit frustrating having a new toy that I won't be able to do anything with for a while.