Abstract: Methods and apparatus for tracking and identifying luggage include an RFID or other wireless device that can be attached or inserted into a piece of luggage. The RFID device may have a unique identifier that is associated with personal identifying information of an owner of the RFID device. Such personal identifying information as well as other information regarding the owner's itinerary may be stored in a database. When RFID readers at airports and other locations scan an RFID device to determine its unique identifier, the database is updated to reflect a location of the RFID device on the piece of luggage. Upon request, the database provides information regarding the location of the RFID device and thus the piece of luggage.