Right, I understand that, but does that ruin the code that is scanned now? It is under the lamination.

I don't really care for the idea of an RFID tag either. The only useful thing I think could be incorporated onto a passport is a readable computer chip that a passenger could choose to upload info on themselves (optionally), such as medical records or allergies information, or emergency contact data. All in the event they were incapacitated and needed immediate help.