Friday, November 04, 2005
Best News I've Read In A Loooong Time
From The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
Despite continuing privacy and security concerns, government officials said they are ready to proceed with the Registered Traveler program aimed at speeding certain airline passengers through the screening process, with nationwide start-up in June.Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Transportation Security Administration chief Kip Hawley gave Congress a timeline of about six months for implementing the program, which would allow frequent air travelers who submit to a background check to move faster through airport security screening, via dedicated lanes, bypassing the rigorous screening most passengers go through. He said the program would not only help alleviate long lines, but also help focus security on travelers more likely to be a threat.
