The New York area got its
first registered traveler program, with Clear Registered Traveler
and British Airways partnering to launch a pre-screening program
for business travelers and other road warriors that features
expedited security clearance at JFK Terminal 7.
The Clear program, operated by privately
held Verified Identity Pass, enables frequent travelers to pay a
$99.95 fee and receive pre-screening by the TSA and a biometric ID
that speeds them through security checkpoints.
The Clear program has been operational at
Orlando Airport since July 19, 2005, and it expects to launch at
Indianapolis, San Jose and Cincinnati airports this month. Verified
Identity Pass says it will launch at JFK Terminal 1 in March, and
it has an agreement to set up a program in Canada at Toronto
Pearson Airport.
Verified Identity Pass said British Airways
is the first airline to partner with it for expedited security
clearance.
In Orlando, Clear also features a
shoe-scannner kiosk, which obviates the need for travelers to take
off their shoes for security clearance. That technology will soon
be operational at JFK Terminal 7, as well, Verified Identity Pass
said.
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