AirTag What? This Bright Ribbon Trick Is The OG Baggage Tracker
A man at an airport baggage claim area introduced his viewers to 'Desi Tags.'
AirTags have changed the way travellers track their luggage during flights, offering a tech-savvy solution for locating bags with ease. But recently, a lighthearted video went viral for showcasing a clever and low-tech alternative. In the clip, a man at an airport baggage claim area introduces viewers to 'Desi Tags."
The video pans over several luggage trolleys, each tied with a bright pink ribbon, making them instantly recognisable. This simple trick allows desi families or groups to spot their bags quickly and easily in a sea of similar-looking luggage. While the ribbon doesn't track your bag like an AirTag, it serves a different but equally practical purpose. In the video, the man humorously suggests that the brighter the ribbon, the easier it is to spot your suitcase at baggage claim.
The man wrote, 'You've heard of 'AirTags,' but have you heard of 'DesiTags'? The more colourful, the better."
Another shared, 'Yeah, it's one of those 'Tell me you are Indian, without telling me you are Indian,' thing for us."
'Sounds like my ArabTag installed by none other than my Arab father," a comment read.
An individual stated, 'Desi tags all the way. Mom has been using bright yellow ribbons since we were young and I did the same to all our bags the first time I travelled with my husband, and he was just like I.. You'll thank me later. He did thank me later."
Another mentioned, 'How else can you spot your bag as it comes through the carousel, so you can get to the front and ideally position yourself to lift it off, without hurting yourself, your bag and other people?"
One more added, 'We all have the same dad with the same roll of pink ribbon."
According to Apple's website, AirTags can be tracked not just by you, but also by your friends or family members, making it easier to locate lost items collectively. When the AirTag is nearby, your iPhone uses Ultra Wideband technology to provide precise, turn-by-turn directions, showing exactly how far away it is and which direction to head. This advanced tech makes finding your belongings faster and more accurately than ever.
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July 07, 2025, 10:36 IST
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