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Delta Air: Where, Oh Where Did My Little Bag Go?


Remember when they started injecting little ID beepers under the skin of pet dogs and cats? It allowed owners to more quickly recover them when they wandered off. Now, Delta Airlines is using computer bleeps to cut back on lost and misdirected luggage.

No, they’re not injecting passengers with beepers. Just their bags. As each is placed on the conveyor belt, a small computer signal IDs it for that specific flight. If no signal, a red light flashes, and the belt would stop until a Delta baggage handler sends the bag on a correct route.
Q: OK To Take Mom With Aging Problems On Our Cruise? PDF Print E-mail


My widowed mother recently retired after a lifetime of world travel. She was recently diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s, but is otherwise physically OK. We’re planning a Caribbean cruise, and she has asked to go along. Ideas? BRL, Boston MA

A: First, check with mom’s doctor and ask that question. If OK, be sure she will be with another person, day and night, throughout the trip, and takes required meds correctly. When boarding flights and the cruise ship, let employees know about her condition, and ask for help when needed. For advice before you go, consult the Alzheimer’s Association 24-hour helpline at 800-272-3900.
 
 
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