Apple Maps is experiencing a peculiar glitch, displaying airport baggage claim carousels even when zoomed out. This unusual behavior was first reported on Reddit on Sunday, with users questioning how to disable the icons. While helpful for navigating unfamiliar airports, the constant display of baggage carousels becomes irrelevant when viewing a broader map.
The bug’s appearance seems random. Some users encounter it while others don’t. Testing across various Apple devices hasn’t consistently reproduced the issue. Users report seeing the carousel icons when zoomed out to a level where only state abbreviations and capital cities are visible. Not all airports are affected; the displayed carousels appear sporadically across the map.
Apple Maps baggage claim glitch
Reports vary in the number of displayed carousels. One user observed four baggage claims across the United States and one in Europe, while another saw only a single claim. Interestingly, specific locations like “A15” and “Baggage Carousel 1” seem to appear more frequently than others.
Apple hasn’t officially addressed the glitch, which isn’t surprising given its minimal impact on usability. The problem appears server-side, suggesting a likely resolution without requiring a user update.
While minor and without lasting consequences, this bug highlights the ongoing scrutiny Apple Maps faces since its problematic launch. Over a decade later, it’s still often perceived as a secondary choice compared to Google Maps.
