Registered Traveler To Relaunch In Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Airport Authority plans to relaunch expedited security checkpoint lanes "at a date to be announced shortly" with IQueue, a Registered Traveler joint venture that includes RT provider FLO Corp. and biometric identification firm Cogent Inc.

The Indianapolis airport was among the first to embrace the Registered Traveler program, launching Clear security checkpoint lanes with Verified Identity Pass in early 2007, but closing those lanes upon VIP's abrupt shutdown last summer. A firm called Alclear this week purchased the assets of VIP out of bankruptcy and said it too is poised to help relaunch the Registered Traveler program at airports this fall.

IQueue, whose partners also include transportation communications systems provider ARINC and security firm International RAM Associates, said it would begin pre-enrollment for its new Registered Traveler program today, beginning with introductory pricing of $99 but settling on $149 for an annual membership. The provider said it is in discussions with other prospective airports.

"Cogent and the IQueue team are excited that Indianapolis is the first airport to relaunch RT services," said Cogent EVP Jim Jasinski. "We're delighted to be working with IAA to provide this valuable customer service and look forward to providing this benefit to travelers across the nation."

IQueue plans to incorporate other partners into its program to offer services including preferred parking, airport club access and airport retail discounts, among others.

"With the relaunch of RT, 200,000 former RT members, as well as many prospective new members can enjoy the predictable checkpoint experience that had previously been in place," said IQueue managing partner Fred Fischer.