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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Airline launches ‘world's first trackable suitcase' so you will never lose your bag again
A NEW suitcase that claims to be the first trackable one in the world has been launched by a major airline. Qantas has teamed up with luggage brand July to create the new range. Advertisement 2 Qantas has teamed up with July to launch the world's first trackable suitcase Credit: JULY The 'World's First Trackable Suitcase' has built in CaseSafe which is an integrated TSA lock that cam be tracked. It can link with both Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub so most phones are compatible. The website states: "Crafted from aerospace-grade German polycarbonate with custom aluminium bumpers, soft top-grain leather handles, and an integrated Qantas luggage tag holder. Every detail has been designed for the perceptive Qantas frequent flyer." Other suitcase additions include an internal compression strap and mesh compartment cover, as well as a telescopic handle and aluminum corner bumpers. Advertisement There are two products in the range - a Carry On size and a Checked size. The smaller option is 55cm x 38.5cm x 21.5cm, while the carry on is 66cm x 47cm x 29cm. July co-Founder, Athan Didaskalou said: "This built in tracking technology allows travellers to set and forget – knowing that their luggage is always tracked and connected through every step of their journey gives them complete peace of mind.' Qantas Group Chief Customer and Digital Officer Catriona Larritt added: "We know our customers want to have access to leading technology and the latest information about their flight at their fingertips. Advertisement "By seamlessly connecting the July baggage to Apple and Google networks, our customers will have enhanced visibility of their baggage from departure to arrival. Like other July products, the suitcases have a lifetime warranty although the CaseSafe lock is only two years. Cara Delahoyde-Massey shares clever mum hack to squeeze extra liquids in your hand luggage on your next holiday Prices start from AUS375 (£183) for the small bag and $425 (£207) for the larger option. Or buy both of them together to save £18. Advertisement The new collection launches on September 3, although has warned it is for a limited time only. And there is a slight catch as you can only order them in Australia or New Zealand. Until then, you can buy the standard July range which starts from £245. Don't want to splurge? Here are five of our tried and tested Bluetooth trackers you can put in your luggage instead. Advertisement We've also tried and tested 10 of the best suitcases this summer.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Airline launches ‘world's first trackable suitcase' so you will never lose your bag again
A NEW suitcase that claims to be the first trackable one in the world has been launched by a major airline. Qantas has teamed up with luggage brand July to create the new range. 2 The 'World's First Trackable Suitcase' has built in CaseSafe which is an integrated TSA lock that cam be tracked. It can link with both Apple 's Find My and Google 's Find Hub so most phones are compatible. The website states: "Crafted from aerospace-grade German polycarbonate with custom aluminium bumpers, soft top-grain leather handles, and an integrated Qantas luggage tag holder. Every detail has been designed for the perceptive Qantas frequent flyer." Other suitcase additions include an internal compression strap and mesh compartment cover, as well as a telescopic handle and aluminum corner bumpers. There are two products in the range - a Carry On size and a Checked size. The smaller option is 55cm x 38.5cm x 21.5cm, while the carry on is 66cm x 47cm x 29cm. July co-Founder, Athan Didaskalou said: "This built in tracking technology allows travellers to set and forget – knowing that their luggage is always tracked and connected through every step of their journey gives them complete peace of mind.' Qantas Group Chief Customer and Digital Officer Catriona Larritt added: "We know our customers want to have access to leading technology and the latest information about their flight at their fingertips. "By seamlessly connecting the July baggage to Apple and Google networks, our customers will have enhanced visibility of their baggage from departure to arrival. Like other July products, the suitcases have a lifetime warranty although the CaseSafe lock is only two years. Cara Delahoyde-Massey shares clever mum hack to squeeze extra liquids in your hand luggage on your next holiday Prices start from AUS375 (£183) for the small bag and $425 (£207) for the larger option. Or buy both of them together to save £18. The new collection launches on September 3, although has warned it is for a limited time only. And there is a slight catch as you can only order them in Australia or New Zealand. Until then, you can buy the standard July range which starts from £245. Don't want to splurge? Here are five of our tried and tested Bluetooth trackers you can put in your luggage instead. We've also tried and tested 10 of the best suitcases this summer. 2
7NEWS
6 days ago
- 7NEWS
The Bag That Won't Go Missing
If you've ever stood at the carousel wondering if your bag even made the flight, you're not alone. Lost luggage is one of the biggest headaches in travel. Now a new Aussie partnership claims it's solved it, letting you track your suitcase live from check-in all the way to your hotel. What's new? From August 4, Qantas and homegrown luggage brand July are rolling out the first airline-branded smart suitcase with built-in global tracking. No AirTags to remember, no Bluetooth fobs you must charge, just a sleek, hard-shell case that can tell you exactly where it is, anywhere in the world, straight from your phone. There are two versions of the Qantas x July case: A standard Qantas Edition in midnight black with red leather accents. A Frequent Flyer Edition in dark blue with Napa leather and tan details, exclusive to Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One members. Both come in carry-on and checked luggage sizes, complete with a neat Qantas luggage tag holder built in. 'You never want to lose your suitcase. It's a sad thing that happens, not often, but when it does, you never know where it is, and you wish you'd put tracking in from Day One!' July co-founder Athan Didaskalou said. How does it work? Inside the TSA-approved lock sits a tiny chip that talks to millions of Apple and Android devices around the globe. Open Apple's Find My app on an iPhone, or Google's Find My Device on Android, and you can see your bag's live location — whether it's still at the gate, on the carousel, or accidentally loaded into the wrong taxi. The tech runs on a long-lasting, low-energy battery designed to keep tracking for months without a recharge. It's basically set-and-forget. The idea is simple: once your bag leaves your hands, you don't have to cross your fingers — you can actually see where it is. How's this different from what we've already got? Plenty of travellers already chuck an AirTag or a Bluetooth tracker in their bag, but those only work properly if you're in the Apple ecosystem or within short range. This is the first time a major airline has built dual-network tracking directly into a suitcase, meaning it works out of the box on both iPhone and Android, anywhere in the world. No extra setup, no separate gadgets to buy or forget. 'AirTags are great, but you don't always put them in your bag,' Didaskalou said. 'Sometimes you forget or swap them between bags. 'When it's built in, you set it and forget it.' Part of a bigger shift This launch is more than just about saving you from a missing suitcase nightmare. It's another step toward end-to-end digital travel, where the whole journey is trackable and stress-free. SmartGates now let you skip manual passport checks with facial recognition. Digital declarations are replacing the old paper arrival cards, with Brisbane leading the rollout and Sydney next. Soon, smart boarding passes on iPhone will give live updates, from gate changes to delays, without even opening an app. And now, with this July collaboration, your bag finally joins the digital chain too. PRICES: Black carry on: $375 Black checked: $425 Blue carry on: $425 Blue checked: $475
