A TRAVEL expert has shared a small device that you can store in your luggage to help track it down if it gets lost during your flight.
Flying with checked luggage can be nerve-wracking as there is no guarantee that your bags will make it to your destinated safely.
However, new tech has made it easier to track your checked bags and save thousands of dollars if your luggage cannot be found.
Yohanna Isis, head of marketing at Gego, a company that specializes in luggage loss prevention, exclusively told The U.S. Sun about the tech the company uses to keep consumers’ checked bags safe.
“We use GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to track the location of your luggage in real-time,” the exec said.
“GEGO receives signals from GPS satellites to determine the exact location of your bag.”
The handheld device fits in your luggage and can connect to your phone.
“GEGO trackers also utilize mobile network connectivity, such as 2G, 3G, or 4G, to transmit location data from the tracker to your smartphone or other compatible devices,” Isis said.
“This allows you to access the information remotely.”
Consumers can easily access the location of their checked bags through the company’s app.
“GEGO provides a mobile app that you can install on your smartphone,” the expert said. “Through the app, you can pair GEGO with your device and access its features and settings.”
Isis added: “The app displays the location of your luggage on a map, provides updates, and sends notifications.”
The tracker runs on built-in batteries so make sure you charge it before your next trip.
Isis explained: “The battery life varies depending on the specific model and usage, but it typically lasts for several days.
“It’s important to ensure that the tracker is charged before your trip and to monitor the battery level during your journey.”
The exec boasted about the tech’s ability to give the real-time location of your checked bags.
“This includes information about its current position, movement, and even the route it takes,” Isis said.
Gego also offers geofencing capabilities which is a preventative measure.
“Geofencing allows you to set virtual boundaries or safe zones for your luggage.
“If your bag moves beyond these predefined boundaries, you’ll receive an alert on your smartphone, helping you prevent loss or theft,” Isis said.
Gego also has a bag recovery service where consumers can get thousands of dollars back on lost bags.
“We track and expedite the return of your undelivered baggage and if your luggage is not found after 96 hours, you get paid $1,000/bag!” Isis said.
The exec added: “By using GEGO GPS we provide travelers with an added layer of security and peace of mind by helping prevent lost luggage and aiding in its recovery.”
