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Apple AirTags Helped Airlines Cut Permanently Lost Bags By 90% in Just One Year
SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING, 6/29

Operator of the WorldTracer airliner baggage tracking system, SITA, has reported a stunning 90% reduction in unrecoverable bags since integrating with Apple AirTag Find My 'Share Item Location.' The interoperability with AirTags was introduced in late 2024, and SITA's analysis of the first 29 airlines to opt in shows a remarkable success rate.

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GBTA Elections
Vote Now for the 2026 Board of Directors

Voting for the 2026 GBTA Board of Directors Election is now open. 

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GBTA Acceleration Challenge
Inspire Internal Stakeholders with External Validation

Sometimes the most powerful sustainability insight is an external benchmark.   

In about 15 minutes, organizations can complete the GBTA Acceleration Challenge Maturity Assessment and receive confidential results that help show how their business travel program compares against global industry benchmarks.   

One response can give travel and sustainability teams a clearer view of where they are today and where to focus next.   

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