Coalition for Luggage Security comments on RFID.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The Coalition for Luggage Security, today comments on RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. (Radio-Frequency Id Baggage Tags), the new luggage tracking device. While this new technology may reduce the instances of lost luggage, it does not eliminate the problem nor solve the security issue which should be at the forefront of all discussions on luggage. The Coalition for Luggage Security urges Government officials and the airline industry to deal with the security threat that results from the presence of luggage in airports and passenger flights. "Luggage is cargo and should be treated as such," stated Richard A. Altomare President and Founder of the Coalition and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Universal Express, (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :USXP). The Coalition believes that passenger luggage should not be shipped on passenger flights and proposes passengers be given a choice to ship their bags in advance of their trip to reach their destination before they arrive. This would dramatically reduce the number of bags in airplanes and airports. A decline in passenger baggage reduces the prospect of infiltration infiltration /in·fil·tra·tion/ (in?fil-tra´shun) 1. the pathological diffusion or accumulation in a tissue or cells of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of the normal. 2. infiltrate (2). of terrorist devices onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. airplanes, reduces the chances for security breaches and reduces the amount of luggage being lost. Managing security and passenger luggage becomes easier when baggage is taken out of airports. "The primary goal of luggage reform must not be to reduce the instances of lost luggage but rather to solve the security gap that exists in today's airports. Technology such as RFID is attempting to solve the problems inherent in the current bar-code-based systems. However, the replacement of one faulty system with another is not the answer to this problem. RFID will not be the cure for lost luggage as much of the baggage-handling process will still be manual. This is a very costly system for a problem that the system is unable to solve. A band-aid is not what this problem requires, and knowing where the lost luggage is does not change how we feel as we stand with empty arms at the carousel," concluded Mr. Altomare. The Coalition's proposal is explained in detail in White Paper. "More Safety, Less Hassle for American Travelers: A Private Sector Solution" by Richard A. Altomare (White Paper link - http://www.luggagesecuritycoalition.com/downloads/securitywp.pdf) About The Coalition for Luggage Security The Coalition for Luggage Security was established to ensure the safety of travelers through alternate means of luggage transportation. 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