United Airlines app streamlines AirTag tracking, and more
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By Ben Lovejoy
Published on April 2, 2026.
The United Airlines app has been updated to streamline access to AirTag baggage tracking, making it easier for passengers to share the location of an AirTag with United's customer service staff. This move comes as a result of a partial government shutdown leaving TSA checkpoints understaffed. The app will also provide estimates of the wait time for security at your departure airport. Other improvements include turn-by-turn directions to your gate and automatic flight status updates. The update is expected to significantly reduce the time it takes to reunite passengers with their luggage.
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