Press Release

 

April 25, 2006
Travel and Transport Signs Agreement with Verified Identity Pass. Travel Management Company Will Offer Discounts to Clients on "Clear" Registered Traveler Program.

 

Omaha, NE, Travel and Transport, the 6th largest travel management company in the U.S., specializing in corporate, leisure, group and meeting travel, and a founding member of RADIUS, the global travel company, has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Verified Identity Pass (Verified ID), a Registered Traveler provider that operates Clear™. As part of the agreement, Verified ID will be offering Travel and Transport customers a corporate discount on Clear's membership fees.

 

Clear members receive fast access through airport security checkpoints by verifying their biometric information in specially-designated Clear lanes. Clear provides members with less hassle and more consistency at the airport.

"Travel and Transport is excited to be partnering with Verified Identify Pass as a registered traveler provider of Clear. We feel this program will offer our valued clients the ability to make their time in airports quicker and hassle free. At our recent Advisory Council meeting held in Washington, D.C., our top 25 clients were able to learn more about the Clear program and were truly impressed by what the program will be able to bring to them. For these clients who far too often experience the extremely long lines in airports, this service in invaluable." Bill Tech, President & CEO, Travel and Transport said.

 

Travel and Transport clients who wish to join Clear will begin the enrollment process online. The next step will be to provide identification and biometric data such as fingerprints and iris images at Clear kiosks that will be located in many large cities in the coming months. Once Transportation Security Administration approves the application, members will receive a Clear card in the mail.

"Travel and Transport, by offering Clear, is proving to their corporate clients and their travelers that it is on the leading edge of providing an efficient and convenient travel experience to all of its customers." said Fred Fischer, Verified ID's senior vice president of Sales. "Travel and Transport is a great partner for Clear. We look forward to working with them to provide all of their customers with this solution to airport security bottlenecks."

 

About Travel and Transport
Founded in 1946, Travel and Transport, Inc. is the 6th largest travel management company in the U.S. and specializes in corporate, leisure, group and meeting travel. A 100% employee-owned company, recognized for unparalleled service, integrity and industry knowledge, Travel and Transport has locations in 23 states and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

 

About Verified Identity Pass and Clear

Verified ID was founded in 2003 by journalist and entrepreneur Steven Brill. Clear is the first privately run registered traveler program operating at a U.S. airport. Clear has been operational since July 19, 2005, at Orlando International Airport and today has over 20,000 members at that airport.

 

Clear has been selected by Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport, to begin operations there upon approval from TSA expected this summer. Verified ID has an agreement with Toronto Pearson International Airport to operate a Canadian Program, working with Canadian authorities. In February, General Electric made a $16 million investment to become a partner in Verified Identity Pass. For more information, please visit www.verifiedidpass.com and www.FlyClear.com.