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Originally Posted by bdelancy
(Post 24768961)
They were very similar. They were not in all airports, but most of my travel is IAD-SFO, both of which had them near the United baggage claim carousels. You could check the status of your bags either by entering the baggage claim number or by entering your Mileage Plus number. If your bag did not arrive when you did, you could take care of the claim by using the kiosk and did not have to stand in line at the counter.
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Originally Posted by Peterpack
(Post 24761177)
Guys, i'm interested in this technology
What is the battery range of the Trackdot ? Can it handle 16 to 20 hour flights ? |
So instead of waiting for UA to add luggage tracking to their app, I broke down and ordered the Trakdot. So far (only 2 flights) it is has been perfect, and I have always received notifications before I even arrived in the baggage claim area.
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Originally Posted by bdelancy
(Post 24798931)
So instead of waiting for UA to add luggage tracking to their app, I broke down and ordered the Trakdot. So far (only 2 flights) it is has been perfect, and I have always received notifications before I even arrived in the baggage claim area.
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Probably too soon for me to say; I will post more after a few more flights.
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Originally Posted by Mikity
(Post 24799738)
Worth its purchase price, in your opinion?
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Originally Posted by HDQDD
(Post 24714625)
Fly an airline that scans its bags at the carousel. I know Delta does (and you can see it in their app). You can also see if it was scanned on the same flight you were on, if it wasn't then you should file a claim and go home. I assume some other airlines probably do this by now as well, I just don't know which ones.
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Super Smart Luggage Tags
Anyone have any experience with them ?
http://www.supersmarttag.com/index.cfm or https://www.reboundtag.com/ |
Originally Posted by Peterpack
(Post 24761177)
Guys, i'm interested in this technology
What is the battery range of the Trackdot ? Can it handle 16 to 20 hour flights ? I forgot to turn off the trackdot and it worked a few days later for the return flights (total time of some 24hrs+ of flying). Overall, I'm pleased with it. It does what it is supposed to do. |
Then what is the annual fee for? Is that for the payment for the telecom charges? |
Originally Posted by immaculate
(Post 24718242)
They thought of that :) My understanding is that both for FAA regulations and the sake of battery life, the Trakdot turns off when it senses a certain speed (in flight) and turns back on once you land and are no longer at speed.
My Trakdot works well and I'm fairly pleased with it. Here's a screenshot of Trakdot doing it's thing en route to AMM: |
Originally Posted by alphaod
(Post 24837282)
I'm curious in that the website says metal luggage won't work very well, but your screenshot shows it's tracking your Rimowa luggage. Do you have an aluminum case or the polycarbonate one, and if the former do you ever have reception issues like the website says?
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Originally Posted by boybi
(Post 24837110)
So it needs a sim card? And this sim card will need to have its international roaming activated. Correct?
Then what is the annual fee for? Is that for the payment for the telecom charges? |
Originally Posted by bdelancy
(Post 24843681)
Does anyone have any experience using a Trakdot on international travel? It would be much less useful for me if it does not work in Europe.
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Originally Posted by boybi
(Post 24837110)
So it needs a sim card? And this sim card will need to have its international roaming activated. Correct?
Then what is the annual fee for? Is that for the payment for the telecom charges? The annual fee is for telecom service. |
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