Rimowa E-Tag Bags Check In
#1
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Rimowa E-Tag Bags Check In
Hey Guys,
Does anyone have any experience with checking this bag in, the RIMOWA E-TAG. I realise all batteries have to be removed( two AAA) but as you all may know the screens will stay frozen forever without any power.
Is this a problem with emirates?
Thank you
Does anyone have any experience with checking this bag in, the RIMOWA E-TAG. I realise all batteries have to be removed( two AAA) but as you all may know the screens will stay frozen forever without any power.
Is this a problem with emirates?
Thank you
#2
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Are these 'normal' AAA batteries?
Can you use non-Lithium batteries then?
The problem is with Li batteries, I would expect Alkaline batteries to be allowed (although there might not be a 'protocol' for that and all E-Bags might be seen as the same thing.
#3
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My address details are on the screen and fully visible at all times...
#4
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No issues, once you remove the batteries.
However, if you are referring to using the Electronic Tag option for your luggage tag, instead of personal information, Emirates is not a participating member of the Electronic Tag technology.
Lufthansa Group and Eva Air are the only carriers who use the technology for check-in products.
However, if you are referring to using the Electronic Tag option for your luggage tag, instead of personal information, Emirates is not a participating member of the Electronic Tag technology.
Lufthansa Group and Eva Air are the only carriers who use the technology for check-in products.
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Agree, I do not mind mine coming out with a few bumps, but the OP is having a screen, so I am sure the screens will break in a few time you check in
#11
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Ive checked in my RIMOWA E-tag +/- 35 times and there is one (really, really, really) small mark on the screen....the screen itself is made of plastic so nothing to worry about in my opinion.
The case itself is full of bumps and scratches but in my opinion thats the charm.
I do check my bag for cracks or big dents every time it comes from the belt.
I also travel with the original invoice so I can claim a repair directly if it has been damaged .
i do have to admit that Im a platinum EK member and my bag is checked as priority first every time.
I also explicitly ask for a fragile and a heavy label to be attached, maybe that helps as well.
The case itself is full of bumps and scratches but in my opinion thats the charm.
I do check my bag for cracks or big dents every time it comes from the belt.
I also travel with the original invoice so I can claim a repair directly if it has been damaged .
i do have to admit that Im a platinum EK member and my bag is checked as priority first every time.
I also explicitly ask for a fragile and a heavy label to be attached, maybe that helps as well.
#12
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I’ve checked in my RIMOWA E-tag +/- 35 times and there is one (really, really, really) small mark on the screen....the screen itself is made of plastic so nothing to worry about in my opinion.
The case itself is full of bumps and scratches but in my opinion that’s the charm.
I do check my bag for cracks or big dents every time it comes from the belt.
I also travel with the original invoice so I can claim a repair directly if it has been damaged .
i do have to admit that I’m a platinum EK member and my bag is checked as priority first every time.
I also explicitly ask for a “fragile” and a “heavy” label to be attached, maybe that helps as well.
The case itself is full of bumps and scratches but in my opinion that’s the charm.
I do check my bag for cracks or big dents every time it comes from the belt.
I also travel with the original invoice so I can claim a repair directly if it has been damaged .
i do have to admit that I’m a platinum EK member and my bag is checked as priority first every time.
I also explicitly ask for a “fragile” and a “heavy” label to be attached, maybe that helps as well.
Each time, the plastic cracked when the luggage was half full, meaning that something very heavy was put above mine.
As a side remark, I always remove "heavy" tags at collection, as it attracts customs officer's attention.