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Registered Traveler Program Results in Inconclusive Findings A recent pilot program known as “Registered Traveler” is expected to end its test period this week. This program was implemented in six U.S. airports last summer and allows for passengers to expedite the security checkpoint process in return for personal information. The current participants are several thousand frequent-flyers who have been selected by airlines. The Washington Post describes one such participating airport as National Airport, where fliers enrolled with American Airlines provide name, address, date of birth, and phone number, as well as undergo a fingerprint and iris scan as a means of identification. When participants arrive at National Airport, they go to a kiosk for an iris or fingerprint scan. Once this data is verified, they may advance to the front of the security line. The Transportation Security Agency is currently evaluating the results of this program to decide whether it should be implemented in other airports or remain limited to its current locations. It is believed that the expansion of the program could be improved if the identification information is made applicable at all participating airports.
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