by David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisiana University

Why RFID baggage tracking has likely reached the Òtipping pointÓ in the US, opening up a world of opportunities for airlines, passengers... and auto ID vendors

by Colin Brooks, Innovision Research & Technology

The three-year EU-funded OpTag project to investigate the technical feasibility of a combined optical and RFID passenger tracking system is now complete, and the results are encouraging for airports, airlines, and passengers alike

by Ann-Sofi Hšijenstam, Precise Biometrics

Ensuring that the passenger that checked in a certain piece of luggage is the same one boarding the plane is essential not just in terms of security but also to enhance passenger flows. One airline has introduced a fingerprint ID solution to make sure that the prints taken at check-in match with those taken before boarding

by Richard Potter, Steria

In the midst of heightened security following JuneÕs failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow, a look at how auto ID technologies such as biometrics and RFID can make air travel better and safer for businesses and passengers alike

Safety Act Designation for baggage handling systems - RT enrollment lanes open at LaGuardia Airport - RFID system to boost airport transport and logistics capacity - Contract awarded for Senegal ePassport system

by Heinz-Peter Peters, Siemens

Automation and Drives As air passenger volumes rise and flight connection times decrease, a modern and efficient baggage handling system is a must. With barcodes displaying limitations, airport operators are increasingly looking to RFID to meet passengersÕ expectations

by Jean Salomon, IER

An insight into some of the key issues for consideration if airports are to truly offer their passengers streamlined and secure travel from reservation through to boarding

Passport scanner for Common Use Self-Service Kiosks - Milan Malpensa Airport integrates RFID for Baggage tracking - Successful trial of face recognition technology in airport environment - Automated electronic border gate for Faro airport

by Prof. David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisiana University

How the rise in counterfeit pharmaceuticals is signalling the need for RFID in the prescription drug market

by Olivier Gudet, Algoril

How can we be sure that the 1997 Bordeaux we crack open at dinnertime is really a 1997? Or even a Bordeaux? A look at one solution which may have both winemakers and consumers raising their glasses

by William Markovitz, 3M, and Kevin Erdman, Verify Brand

Aside from preventing the copying of products, brand owners must also find ways to enable the speedy and efficient verification of their authenticity. Secure serialization and ‘digital authentication, track and trace systems’ may be what they are looking for

Tire product authentication solution under development - Holographic labels provide couture security - New label to stamp out film reel piracy - Anticounterfeiting labels tailored for fashion industry