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FLO Corp. and Washington Redskins Begin Enrolling Fans Thursday, Aug. 21 for Fast Lane Access to FedExField


CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FLO Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: FLRP), which markets the FLO Registered Traveler (RT) card that gives members fast access through security at leading airports and FedExField, said it will begin enrolling Washington Redskins fans tomorrow at the Redskins Official Store at Tysons Corner Center inMcLean, VA.

FLO Redskins cards, which cost $100 per year, will give fans preferred access to Redskins games through dedicated FedExField gates starting this season as well as speedy access through special security lanes at Reagan National,Dulles and 17 other major U.S. airports. Cardholders are entitled to additional travel benefits as well as a 10% discount for Redskins merchandise.

Enrollment at the Redskins store will run for three days through Saturday, August 23.

Fans can enroll at the Redskins official store on Thursday, August 21st (11am - 7pm); Friday, August 22nd (11am - 7pm); Saturday, August 23rd (11am - 7pm). The Redskins official store is located at Tysons Corner Center 1 (right next door to Nordstrom), 1961 Chain Bridge Road,McLean, VA.

To qualify for special RT security access at airports, fans must bring with them two forms of government-issued identification. Examples of suitable pairings of identification documents include a passport and a driver's license, or a driver's license and a birth certificate. More information about required identification is available http://www.flocard.com/FAQS/

FLO cards, including the new Redskins branded card, are interoperable with all RT verification stations that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration has approved at 19 U.S. airports. In addition, FLO offers a robust assortment of benefits that add value, choice and convenience far beyond the airport security lane. These benefits can be selected from more than 75 options. They include such offerings as a personal concierge, worldwide airline lounge access, discounts on top brand gift cards, worldwide travel assistance, travel insurance and mortgage concierge services. Details about FLO's benefit programs can be found at http://www.flocard.com/benefits/

In addition, Redskins-branded FLO cardholders receive a 10% discount on all purchases at Washington Redskins Official Team Stores. It is possible to pre-register today at http://www.flocard.com/redskins and have the chance to win Redskins tickets, autographed merchandise and access to exclusive "FLO- only" Redskins events. A portion of every card sold will benefit the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation.

FLO Executive Vice President Luke Thomas said, "We are excited to launch enrollment services for the FLO Redskins card at the Redskins store at Tysons Corner Center, a convenient site for many Redskins fans."

About FLO Corp.

FLO Corp. offers a new lifestyle solution, a card that provides faster and simpler processing at airport security checkpoints through the Registered Traveler program administered by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and other venues, such as the Washington Redskins football stadium, FedExField. The FLO card offers qualified individuals expedited security screening in designated lanes at major airports. In addition, cardholders receive benefits such as discounts on merchandise and services as well as promotional offers. For more information about the FLO program visit http://www.flocard.com.

About The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation

The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic arm of the team combines the influence and popularity of the Washington Redskins with the resources and assets ofWashington area corporations. Founded by Redskins owner, Daniel M. Snyder, the Charitable Foundation is guided by its Leadership Council that consists of CEOs who help shape and define the philanthropic efforts of the Redskins to achieve a measurable impact on youth development in the areas of education, community outreach, and health and wellness. Visit http://www.Redskins.com and click on Community for more information.

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains information about our management's view of our future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. For example, our business will depend on our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with travel services, technology, and other companies. If we are unable to establish and maintain such relationships or if current relationships were to weaken, our actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the statements made in this release and our business could suffer. In addition, we expect to incur substantial transaction and restructuring charges as we integrate the rtGO(sm) solution with our solution, and there may be additional unanticipated costs. The integration of any acquisition involves numerous risks, including, among others, difficulties in assimilating operations and products, diversion of management's time and attention from other business concerns, potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities and possible loss of significant customers or impairment of relationships. We may not achieve the expected benefits of the transaction in the near term, or at all. Our failure to successfully, timely integrate the Unisys rtGO(sm) solution with our business could harm our business and future prospects. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those indicated by the statements in this release include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with our financial condition and our efforts to meet the TSA's requirements to offer Registered Traveler services to sponsoring entities as well as those included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2008, and other documents we periodically file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE REGARDING TRADEMARKS

"FLO" is a trademark of FLO Corporation. The names of actual companies mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

    CONTACT FLO:
    Richard Stern, 212-888-0044; richstern@sternco.com
    or
    Kevin Mitchell, 610-341-1850; kmitchell@flocard.com

    CONTACT REDSKINS:
    Karl Swanson, 703-726-7135; swansonk@redskins.com

SOURCE FLO Corporation

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