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TSA Testing Three-Speed Screenings.

Publication: Business Travel News
Publication Date: 17-MAR-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
The Transportation Security Administration next month will roll out to six additional airports a pilot program that lets travelers select security lanes geared to their comfort with checkpoint screening processes.

Though the free program in part aims to move frequent travelers more quickly through security checkpoints--the underlying premise of the fee-based Registered Traveler program--TSA said the "Self-Select" lanes would not undermine Registered Traveler. However, others said if the program is successful and becomes permanent, it could compromise such fee-based offerings.

TSA last month introduced the lanes at Salt Lake City International Airport and Denver International Airport, with three separate checkpoint options for travelers requiring special assistance or families, casual travelers and expert travelers. Screening levels and procedures are identical across all lane types, and all passengers may choose a lane, a TSA spokesperson said. TSA at...

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