Can technology fix the age old problem of lost airline luggage? Some airlines certainly think so. European carriers Air France and KLM have developed a digital baggage tag that features a tracking device that enables passengers to follow their luggage via a smartphone application. But why stop with the simple baggage tag? One American company is braiding technology into the DNA of the next generation of luggage.
This autumn, Bluesmart will unveil the world’s first fully smart suitcase. The carry-on sized piece of luggage will have a built-in phone charger, a tracking device that connects with the Uber car service in case the bag is lost and the ability to lock the suitcase via a smartphone application. The bag will also have a digital weighing scale.
From booking reservations to the death of paper flight tickets, digital technology has changed the way we travel. But can this technology stir a revolution in our luggage? Perhaps. Now, if only technology could help with packing