Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for processing passengers and baggage. A passenger traveling from a hotel or convention center to a destination via a commercial flight uses a passenger and baggage processing computer system. After the appropriate identification information is inputted into the computer system, baggage identification tags, a baggage claim receipt, and at least one boarding pass are printed. An authorized agent collects the tagged baggage from the hotel or convention center and transports it to a screening facility where the baggage is screened. Once screened and deemed safe, the baggage is then transported to a location designated by the airline (e.g., airplane, airport baggage sorting/handling system).

Abstract: A system and method for processing a cruise ship passenger and the passenger's baggage for travel on an airline flight departing from a departure airport includes, on a cruise ship or at a cruise ship terminal, collecting baggage from the cruise ship passenger, marking the collected baggage with an identifier including passenger identifying information and airline identifying information, and issuing a boarding pass to the passenger, the passenger having previously purchased a ticket for the flight.