Rimowa Electronic Tag [and Lufthansa Group]
#31
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I'll wait untill there is a general norm for these tags working for most airlines and itineraries. That Rimowa hasn't been able to launch an android app for this product baffles me. 10% of their marketing budget for this product reassigned to software should fix this quickly...
#32
Join Date: Aug 2005
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As for the percentage: I don't know. Recently they will also attach small barcodes to the side of the suitcase in case the main tag gets ripped off. That never happened to me in >17 years of flying, however, so I doubt this is a serious problem. I usually have trouble removing the tags on purpose. They are really tough unless you separate them from the inside out.
HTB.
#33
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,859
They do have data on the number of missing tags though - i suppose that's quite significant in the lost bag category, but still slim in the overall checked population.
The barcodes are nothing new, but they present a challenge for flexible luggage - either make them stick hard and be difficult to remove or they tear out easily when the luggage bends.
Anyway, I did have a tag missing at least once. Don't mind it though, have pretty good travel insurance in that case.
The barcodes are nothing new, but they present a challenge for flexible luggage - either make them stick hard and be difficult to remove or they tear out easily when the luggage bends.
Anyway, I did have a tag missing at least once. Don't mind it though, have pretty good travel insurance in that case.
#34
Join Date: Aug 2016
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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.
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.
This, of course, relies on these tags becoming a de facto standard, or at least have enough critical mass for airlines/airports invest in automated bag collection machines. On their website they mention they're in conversations with other airlines (United, EVA Air, Condor...) but I imagine it'll take a while until it's commonplace.
I'll wait untill there is a general norm for these tags working for most airlines and itineraries. That Rimowa hasn't been able to launch an android app for this product baffles me. 10% of their marketing budget for this product reassigned to software should fix this quickly...
#35
Join Date: Jul 2009
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It seems that the Android App is now available on the Play Store
Eva Air now seems to be onboard the program, UA is still testing...
60 Euros/500g more for this gadget, has someone already used it, is it worth the upgrade or is it as critical as our * on our LH tags ?
Eva Air now seems to be onboard the program, UA is still testing...
60 Euros/500g more for this gadget, has someone already used it, is it worth the upgrade or is it as critical as our * on our LH tags ?
#38
Join Date: Sep 2013
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I just want real GPS tracking in my Rimowa so I know where it's or should I bother even waiting at the carousel if I don't see it in the first round of bags.
#41
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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The priority status is coded into the bag tag anyway, the manufacturer assumes the airlines will scan the bag for the details during loading/sorting. Most airlines also show the priority indicator on the tag itself, LH prints 'PRIORITY' for C/SEN and 'HON' for F/HON in big bold letters in the tag.
IATA RP1740b and RP 740b provide on how the status of the bag is coded. Mostly its the 10 digit identifier that needs to be scanned/read.
IATA RP1740b and RP 740b provide on how the status of the bag is coded. Mostly its the 10 digit identifier that needs to be scanned/read.
#43
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Singapore, Singapore
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Not all airports accept electronic tag
- JFK Terminal 1 Lufthansa stated that the TSA did not allow electronic tags
- AMS check-in staff claimed that there was a new EU regulation in place banning electronic tags
#45
Join Date: Aug 2004
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