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Also: Delta Air Lines unveils its largest-ever Caribbean winter schedule August 5, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Never check a bag? You still need an AirTag by Emily Thompson, Credit Cards Writer [TPG | Hero Image] I made the switch to [Team Carry-On]( a few years ago, and I do not regret that decision — especially when I hear horror stories about travelers [losing their checked bags](. When everyone around TPG started evangelizing about putting an [Apple AirTag in their luggage]( year, I was proud that my relatively new carry-on habit meant I wasn’t at risk of losing my luggage and could save that $29 for airport snacks. But this summer, I learned the hard way to listen to my co-workers when my bag was [gate-checked]( on my flight from Nashville to New York — and to my final destination of London. Suddenly, it didn’t matter that I had perfected packing a week’s worth of toiletries into [tiny containers](. I was at the mercy of the airline to get my bag to its destination. Of course, I knew my trusty [Chase Sapphire Preferred Card]( had me covered if my bag was delayed or lost, but I was furious with myself for not having an AirTag and being able to track my bag’s journey. Fortunately, my bag arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on time, and I didn’t have to deal with the headache of a lost bag. But I happily shelled out that $29 when I got home to give me peace of mind the next time I have to gate-check my bag. If you’re worried about your luggage being lost, here’s what you need to know: - [What it’s really like to use Apple’s AirTags to track your luggage]( - [Why the $29 Apple AirTag is my hero]( - [What to do when the airline loses your luggage]( - [Which credit cards cover baggage delays?]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. 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