Unbeatable Deal! Apple AirTag at Historic Low Price: Don't Lose Your Luggage This Peak Travel Season

Long TSA lines and delayed flights are expected during the busy travel season, but this year the situation is complicated by unexpected airline issues. This has left thousands of people stranded or with delayed flights at airports across the country. Worse yet, once people reach their final destination, their luggage may not arrive with them.

Given this scenario, tracking devices like the Apple AirTag and Tile Tracker are presented as a solution to facilitate the location of lost luggage. Amazon is currently offering the AirTag at a price never before seen.

Amazon is offering a four-pack of AirTags for just $59.99, which reduces the price of each tracker to $15. This is the lowest price ever seen. Apple.com sells a single individual AirTag for $24. This deal represents a 39% discount off the regular price of a four-pack. This offer is the best way to save on AirTags and get a discount online. Apple AirTags are one of the most popular tracking devices on the market today, and consistently rank as bestsellers on Amazon.

Tile Bluetooth trackers were released on the market before Apple AirTags, and Tile currently boasts four different offerings in its line: Tile Pro, Mate, Slim and Sticker. The Life360 Tile, a popular Bluetooth tracker, is also available on Amazon for just $19, a 24% discount off the regular price. This device is ideal for keys, bags, wallets and more, and is compatible with both iOS and Android.

The difference between AirTags and Tile may depend on the features you're looking for and the device you use.

The Apple AirTag is a coin-sized tracking device that you can tuck into your luggage or attach to a keychain. If you're using it for travel, the AirTag will send you a notification when it arrives at the airport. You can use Apple's “Find My” network to locate the exact location of your tag. AirTags are effective because they can be tracked even when they are turned off or not connected to the Internet. As long as the AirTag is within Bluetooth range of another Apple device that has opted into the Find My network (of which, according to Apple, there are nearly a billion users), you will be able to find your bag on a map. The Tile Bluetooth tracker has many of the same features as AirTags, with some differences.

The main difference is the battery life, as Apple claims that AirTags have a one-year life, while Tile claims that its trackers can last up to three years before the battery needs to be replaced.

AirTags are designed for iPhone users only; if you are an Android user, you will need to purchase a Tile tracker. Tile trackers are compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. The Tile Sticker, the brand's smallest tracking device, weighs only 0.2 ounces, making it lighter than the AirTag and ideal if you want to stick a tracker on your pet's collar. All Tile Trackers also have a built-in keyhole, so you can easily attach them to your keys or attach them to your luggage tag or zipper. AirTag users must purchase a separate holder.

In testing, the Apple AirTag is the most reliable, and that's because Apple's network is much larger than Tile's. Apple has a network of over a billion devices that “communicate” with each other to help locate your stuff, while Tile's network has millions of users. The Tile Mate is a good second choice, especially for non-iPhone users. It is compatible with iOS and Android, so by installing the Tile app on your phone, you can track your belongings in real time.