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Air travel comes with a lot of guesswork, especially before you even get to the gate. Starting Wednesday, United Airlines Introducing many new features In it Mobile app It can help.
The new additions are designed to help travelers understand flight details, in particular the duration Security inspections They pick up at the departure airport. This is an especially important addition amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has left TSA employees were not paid and prompted some agents to resign. Some agents have started Get paid back.
But security check-in predictions are only the beginning of the changes to come United app. One change addresses another frequent headache for travelers — lost luggage. United’s new platform now supports Apple’s platform AirTag tracker So flyers can share item locations directly with United customer service staff.
CNET AirTags are recommended for checked baggage For years, so if you already put AirTags in your luggage, this is a useful feature for you. He – she It may also appear on other airlines. only Don’t try the same trick with your pets.
A United representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“We value the work and professionalism of our TSA agents, and while most of them began receiving back pay earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, and people want to stay informed about expected security wait times at our airports,” Jason Birnbaum, United’s chief information officer, said in a statement.
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The app also adds turn-by-turn directions to your portal, including estimated and automated walk times within the app Flight status Updates.
Travelers will also have access to more self-service tools, including the option to rebook directly in the app and have digital vouchers received when The flight was delayed.
You’ll also find an option to receive radar map text to see how the weather will affect your stop or destination.