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United adds real-time TSA wait times and AirTag location sharing to app at seven US hubs

United's mobile app now displays estimated TSA security wait times in real time and lets passengers share AirTag-equipped lost-item locations with airline staff. The pilot is active at seven major U.S. hubs — ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX, EWR, SFO and IAD — improving pre‑flight visibility and recovery workflows.

Discovered 2026-04-01T06:58:39.771560-07:00 | 2026-04-01T06:58:39.771560-07:00

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  • United is piloting real-time TSA wait estimates in its app at seven major U.S. hubs (ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX, EWR, SFO, IAD), giving passengers on-the-ground visibility to time arrivals and connections.
  • The app now allows travelers to share AirTag-equipped lost-item locations directly with airline staff, creating a more direct recovery workflow for lost baggage and personal items.
  • These features link airline-controlled digital channels with airport security data and consumer tracking tech, altering operational touchpoints for boarding flow, staffing and passenger-service processes.

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2026-04-01T06:58:39.771560-07:00
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2026-04-04T21:01:17.309439-07:00
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