New biometric plan for airline security unveiled

New biometric plan for airline security unveiled
Tags: Government, Hardware Systems, Security, Travel & Lodging
November 3, 2005

Newsday: Kip Hawley, director of the Transportation Security Administration, told a congressional committee Thursday that the agency plans to move ahead with a program called Registered Traveler.

"We believe that a nationwide Registered Traveler program can provide expedited screening for many travelers and enhance aviation security, as well," Hawley said in a statement.

Passengers would receive a low-level federal security clearance after undergoing a background check, an eye scan and fingerprinting. At an airport terminal, their identity would be verified by a biometric kiosk.