Clear Opens Fast Pass Security Program With Delta Air Lines in Boston at Logan's Terminal A

BOSTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear(R), the leader in providing fast access through airport security, today announced it has opened its signature fast pass lanes at Delta Air Lines' Terminal A security checkpoint at Boston'sLogan International Airport. Now, all 220,000 Clear members, including 3,000 already enrolled in theBoston-metro area, will have fast access through the Clear lanes at 21 airports nationwide.

"This program is certainly a step in the right direction when it comes to offering enhanced services for the traveling public," stated Congressman Mike Capuano. "It gives air passengers more ways to reduce the hassles they face while preparing for air travel and I am pleased that those using Logan Airport will have access to this service."

Boston-area resident Robert Prince, Jr., Vice President/Industry Liaison for Transit for AECOM Technology Corporation said, "As a weekly flyer, I was first introduced to the Clear program inOrlando. Since then, I have been a grateful user inWashington, DC, andJacksonville and I am now thrilled to have it here atLogan, my home airport. The speed and courtesy of your employees has made my travel less complicated and a pleasure."

Clear member andBoston-area resident Jack Connolly said, "I just went through the Boston Clear lane and as an early member of the service, I'm delighted that Clear has come to my home town airport." He added, "I've used Clear when traveling in cities fromOrlando to the Silicon Valley and it's excellent -- a true time-saver."

"Delta is working hard to make its passengers' travel easier and more hassle-free through its partnership with Clear," said Clear's CEO Steven Brill. "Boston Logan International Airport is a key airport in the next wave of expansion of our fast pass program at Delta terminals that has been planned for 2008-2009," he added.

"Clear provides additional flexibility for our customers and offers another option for navigating security lanes. Its introduction into theBoston market falls in line with our goal of streamlining the travel experience for our passengers, which has included efforts at reducing security wait times and the introduction of online and kiosk check-in options," said Mike Welch, Delta'sBoston field director.

Clear, which has processed more than 1.7 million identity verifications at its lanes, also operates an enrollment center in Terminal A atLogan, where Boston's travelers can apply for the membership card that provides access to fast security lanes at 20 other participating airports. In addition to operating more than three dozen enrollment locations at airports and at convenient downtown locations, Clear also performs bulk, in-office membership enrollments. This year, Clear has conducted over 100 on-site enrollment days at corporate offices, law firms and government offices.

Clear members have their identities authenticated and, after application completion which involves providing iris and fingerprint images, receive a card that allows access to Clear's security lanes nationwide. Clear lanes, which feature concierge staff whose assistance speeds throughput while making passage through security more hassle-free, are already operating in airports inAtlanta,Denver,Orlando,San Francisco, New York's JFK, LaGuardia andNewark airports, and Washington DC's Reagan National and Dulles International airports, among others.

Delta customers who start the membership enrollment process at http://www.flyclear.com/delta receive 1500 SkyMiles when they enroll in Clear. Applicants can then complete their enrollments at a Clear enrollment center, located in airports with Clear programs and also at convenient city locations, including New York's Grand Central Terminal in midtownManhattan. To locate a Clear enrollment station nationwide, customers can visit flyclear.com.

Clear cardholders also receive special benefits with their membership, such as fast entry to stadiums including the Georgia Dome, San Francisco's Candlestick Park, and Denver's INVESCO Field at Mile High, during home team football games.

About Clear

Clear, operated by Verified Identity Pass, Inc., has signed up more than 220,000 travelers nationwide. Clear cards are accepted at 21 U.S. airports:Albany,Atlanta, Boston'sLogan (Terminal A),Cincinnati,Denver,Gulfport-Biloxi,Indianapolis,Jacksonville, LaGuardia (Central Terminal B and Terminal D),Little Rock, New York JFK (Terminals 1, 2, 4 and 7),Newark (Terminal B1 and B2),Oakland,Orlando,Reno,Salt Lake City,San Francisco,San Jose,Washington, DC's Reagan and Dulles, andWestchester. Clear members have their identities authenticated and are provided with a high-tech card which allows them to access designated security lanes nationwide for an annual fee of $199 (effective 10/15/08). Clear members pass through the security checkpoint faster, with more predictability and less hassle. Applicants start their enrollment at flyclear.com and complete the process at a Clear enrollment location where their fingerprints and iris images are captured and their identification is validated. Clear's registered traveler program has been operational since July 19, 2005. For more information, please visit: http://www.flyclear.com.

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