Rimowa Electronic Tag [and Lufthansa Group]
Jun 11, 2018, 10:16 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 6
Care to share a link? Currently debating between an 82L and 82L with e-tag and the price is practically the same. I'd be interested in the e-tag for the novelty of it but not if the discontinuation will impact the value/serviceability of the bag.
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Jun 12, 2018, 1:10 am
#107
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UIP
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum For Life, BA Executive Club Gold, Marriott Platinum for Life
Posts: 112
I can't find it immediately but there have been many articles in the past week about Rimowa's new transparent bag developed with the brand "Off White." In several of these articles they mention that the whole Rimowa range is being updated into the following lines: Original, Classic (both aluminum), Essential, Essential Lite, Essential Sleeve (polycarbonate) and I believe a hybrid as well. The new lines should be online/available this month in Europe and in the US in July so you'll be able to see pretty soon if the E-Tags are going away...
Jun 21, 2018, 10:37 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UIP
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum For Life, BA Executive Club Gold, Marriott Platinum for Life
Posts: 112
I went through the updated site the other day. I have to admit I was a little disappointed by their updates. Perhaps they'll come out with a truly new line next year.
Jun 28, 2018, 12:04 pm
#110
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,707
Flying on UA and then connecting on to SAS and Thai in a few weeks. Will I have issues checking my etag suitcase? Have to take batteries out?
Jul 1, 2018, 2:54 am
#112
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,667
Jul 1, 2018, 3:16 am
#113
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 6
Jul 2, 2018, 11:00 pm
#114
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,667
I would guess that most airlines will follow FAA regulations on batteries.
This states:
Except for spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries, all the batteries allowed in carry-on baggage are also allowed in checked baggage. The batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit or installed in a device. Battery-powered devices particularly those with moving parts or those that could heat upmust be protected from accidental activation. Spare lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggagethis includes external battery packs. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. “Checked baggage” includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.
HTB.
Jul 3, 2018, 2:37 am
#115
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 6
Do you have an example?
I would guess that most airlines will follow FAA regulations on batteries.
This states:
I think this is pretty clear. So please provide an example of an airline that would not allow alkaline batteries installed in a device to be transported in checked baggage.
HTB.
I would guess that most airlines will follow FAA regulations on batteries.
This states:
I think this is pretty clear. So please provide an example of an airline that would not allow alkaline batteries installed in a device to be transported in checked baggage.
HTB.
I can’t seem to find a specific airline at the moment but per the Canadian air travel authority “Not all airlines allow alkaline batteries (e.g. AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, etc.) carried in checked baggage. Please consult your airline for more information.”
Jul 14, 2018, 1:19 pm
#116
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 2
Unfortunately effective July 2018 Rimowa is officially discontinuing electronic tags. Too few airlines adopted the system. I found the futuristic new system very cool. Sent my priority bag tags to my Rimowa straight from my IPhone via Lufthansa app. Worked on LX as well. When you check in, the agent scans your suitcase/electronic tag and it registers in the system. Then an electronic receipt appears on your phone (again via LH app under Baggage Receipts).
For the fortunate (or unfortunate?) few early adopters who already have it, it will keep working. At least for a while.
Seems we weren’t ready for the future quite yet. However one can see how travel will be changing.
For the fortunate (or unfortunate?) few early adopters who already have it, it will keep working. At least for a while.
Seems we weren’t ready for the future quite yet. However one can see how travel will be changing.
Jul 16, 2018, 2:23 am
#117
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,076
So, now that Rimowa is discontinuing the electronic tag, what do we do with ours?
I never actually used it, since none of the carriers I fly actually support it. Was hoping for gradual increase in support, but unfortunately it seems like the opposite is happening.
Some of you mention putting your contact info on the eTag instead. Is it a good idea to have your contact info prominently displayed on the side of your bag?
I never actually used it, since none of the carriers I fly actually support it. Was hoping for gradual increase in support, but unfortunately it seems like the opposite is happening.
Some of you mention putting your contact info on the eTag instead. Is it a good idea to have your contact info prominently displayed on the side of your bag?
Jul 16, 2018, 1:30 pm
#118
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,667
Sent my priority bag tags to my Rimowa straight from my IPhone via Lufthansa app. Worked on LX as well. When you check in, the agent scans your suitcase/electronic tag and it registers in the system. Then an electronic receipt appears on your phone (again via LH app under Baggage Receipts).
Compare that to:
- Sent my priority bag tags to my Rimowa straight from my IPhone via Lufthansa app. Worked on LX as well. --> Skip this step. I assume you still had to check in by phone. Works with most airlines.
- When you check in, the agent scans your suitcase/electronic tag and it registers in the system. --> When you check in, the agent prints your tag and attaches it to the suitcase. It's registered automatically.
- Then an electronic receipt appears on your phone (again via LH app under Baggage Receipts). -->Then an electronic receipt appears on your phone
HTB.
Aug 4, 2018, 12:39 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: DL PLT, Hilton Diamond, CX MPC Silver
Posts: 265
It’s highly unfortunate that they discontinued this feature, as those of us who purchase are left with a somewhat of a paperweight (although it does still work as a luggage). Does anyone know if Rimowa will be able to do anything for those of us who purchased fairly recently? Less than a year since purchase and hoping they will do right by us customers.
