Information Week: The long-talked-about Registered Traveler program is picking up momentum as its national rollout this summer nears. Indianapolis International Airport says it will use Verified Identity Pass Inc.'s Clear program, becoming the fourth airport to make such a commitment. Indianapolis joins Orlando, which signed up 13,000 travelers for the $80-per-year service, and two California Airports, Sacramento and San Jose, that said they'll use Verified's service.
The Registered Traveler program is designed to move frequent flyers more quickly through airport security checks by pre-screening them using biometric information and background checks, then issuing them smart cards that gain them access to a dedicated security line. Verified's Orlando program is currently the only live deployment. The program also is thought to reduce security risks by slightly lightening the burden of the TSA screeners that staff security checkpoints.
