Method and apparatus for correlating and tracking passengers and baggage for a trackable passenger trip

A method to electronically track baggage elements of a passenger trip comprising the steps of:

• initializing an integrated travel information system capable of passenger baggage tracking;
• accessing said integrated travel information system through a wireless electronic device to initiate said passenger trip;
• assigning a baggage identification code to each of a plurality of trackable baggage pieces;
• transmitting said baggage identification code into said integrated travel information system via said wireless electronic device;
• and
• tracking said plurality of trackable baggage pieces during said passenger trip with said integrated travel information system and said baggage identification code.

A method to track both passengers and passenger baggage during trip segments comprising the steps of:

• generating a passenger identification code, said passenger identification code identifiable with at least a passenger, a trip starting location, a transfer terminal, a carrier destination, and a passenger final destination;
• assigning a baggage identification code to each piece of baggage of a trackable baggage set;
• remotely transmitting said passenger identification code and said baggage identification code to an integrated travel information system at said trip starting location;
• designating a ground transportation vehicle at said transfer terminal for delivery of said trackable baggage set using said integrated travel information system;
• directing said passenger to said ground transportation vehicle by said integrated travel information system;
• and
• transmitting an end-of-trip signal to said integrated travel information system when both said passenger and said trackable baggage set arrive at said passenger final destination.

A system to track a passenger and a baggage set during travel on a mobile platform, said system comprising:

• a passenger identification code identifying a passenger, a trip starting location, a carrier destination and a final destination;
• an electronic device for transmitting said passenger identification code;
• an integrated travel information system in communication with said electronic device;
• said passenger being directable to a transportation vehicle by said integrated travel information system at said carrier destination;
• and
• said electronic device being in communication with said integrated travel information system for receiving an end-of-trip signal when said passenger arrives at said final destination.