Delta introduces new mapping feature to track luggage
Delta Air Lines has launched a new feature that allows flyers to track their luggage using a map view.
That means that when a customer wants to see the location of their bag on the map, the display will start by showing a zoomed-out map of the US as the bag travels from one airport to the next.
The map then automatically zooms to airport view.
Users can follow their bag along its journey via pins, with the last known location identified by a suitcase icon.
Tapping any of the pins or the icon will provide additional text information about the location of the bag.
Push notifications will sync with the app later this year and offer Delta customers updates on their checked baggage.
It's the latest bag tracking technology to be launched by the US carrier.
Earlier this year, Delta also introduced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) bag tags that allow customers to track their luggage whereabouts in real time.
