American
Airlines aid that they will not allow passengers to check or bring a smart
luggage unless they remove the batteries that fuel the high-tech features. The
rules will take effect on January 2018. Ross Feinsteinm Spokesman for the
airline stated, “We’ve looked at the prevalence of these bags as
they most likely are going to be a hot item, no pun intended, this holiday
season,” he said. “We have nothing against a smart bag, we understand customers
like them,” but the airline also has to make sure they are safe to transport”
Federal Aviation Administration already ban
passengers from carrying lithium batteries in their checked bags to avoid any
smoke or fire in the cargo area and for that reason, American Airlines will
only allow smart luggage onboard if the battery can be disconnected.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/american-airlines-smart-luggage-ban
If all other airlines are in agreement on this policy, then it will put the smart luggage company out of business. Because people will buy these high tech bags then be unable to use them or will have a difficult time flying with them. Who wants a suitcase that's a pain to fly with.
ReplyDeleteIt makes sense that the airline would take measures to ensure the utmost safety on its flights. I for one fly often and are in support of any sensible and pragmatic attempts to make traveling safer. That being said, it strikes me as a huge blow to the smart luggage industry seeing as it is pointless to have smart luggage if you are unable to use the technology it provides. Granted there are many other forms of travel where these bags may come in handy however the majority of lost luggage is misplaced when using air transport.
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