1. A luggage handling and reconciliation system comprising; (a) a biometrics data input device for obtaining biometrics data from a holder of luggage; (b) a luggage identification document adapted to be coupled to the biometrics data input device for receiving and electronically storing biometrics data obtained by the biometrics data input device, said luggage identification document comprising: (1) a memory unit for storing biometrics data relating to the holder of the luggage which is obtained by the biometrics data input device, the memory unit including a plurality of memory locations which are only capable of recording data a single time and prevent the stored data from being altered; (2) a radio frequency input/output device for allowing contactless communication and a data transfer to and from the memory unit; and (3) an antenna electrically connected to the radio frequency input/output device for facilitating the data transfer to and from the memory unit; wherein the memory unit, the radio frequency input/output device and the antenna define a contactless electronic communication and storage unit which is disposed on a laminated substrate; and (c) a luggage handling and reconciliation unit for comparing biometrics data stored in the luggage identification document which is attached to a piece of luggage with biometrics data obtained by at least one biometrics data input device located at one of an airplane boarding area and an airplane gate area.
1. A luggage handling and reconciliation system comprising; (a) a biometrics data input device for obtaining biometrics data from a holder of luggage; (b) a luggage identification document adapted to be coupled to the biometrics data input device for receiving and electronically storing biometrics data obtained by the biometrics data input device, said luggage identification document comprising: (1) a memory unit for storing biometrics data relating to the holder of the luggage which is obtained by the biometrics data input device, the memory unit including a plurality of memory locations which are only capable of recording data a single time and prevent the stored data from being altered; (2) a radio frequency input/output device for allowing contactless communication and a data transfer to and from the memory unit; and (3) an antenna electrically connected to the radio frequency input/output device for facilitating the data transfer to and from the memory unit; wherein the memory unit, the radio frequency input/output device and the antenna define a contactless electronic communication and storage unit which is disposed on a laminated substrate; and (c) a luggage handling and reconciliation unit for comparing biometrics data stored in the luggage identification document which is attached to a piece of luggage with biometrics data obtained by at least one biometrics data input device located at one of an airplane boarding area and an airplane gate area. 9. A luggage handling and reconciliation system according to claim 1, wherein said luggage identification document further comprises a microprocessor, coupled to said memory unit and to said radio input/output device, for controlling the operations of the luggage identification document.