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Contact: Cindy Rosenthal of Clear, +1-212-332-6306, crosenthal@verifiedidpass.com; or Katy Darnaby or Markie Price, both of Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-685-4300; or Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Office of Public Affairs, +1-703-417-8370, all for Clear(R)

WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Clear(R), the fast passfor airport security, officially opened lanes today at Reagan National andDulles International airports, amidst record breaking traffic in a pre-launchtest period. Clear provides its members with an unprecedented and inspiredsolution to the security bottlenecks that have become a routine aspect offlying. DC-area fliers can now have faster passage through airport security atboth airports no matter where or which airline they fly.

Over 300 Clear members used the lanes in the first day of unannouncedtesting last Friday. "It was like serving food at a new restaurant before itslights were even on or its opening was even announced," said Clear CEO StevenBrill. "All of these people just showed up, some from DC, where we've alreadysigned up about 3,500 people and others from among the more than 118,000people who have signed up across the country and who've been waiting forReagan and Dulles to get Clear. We were stunned by the demand but gratefulthat we were able to speed them through without a hitch. This is a great signthat the program is going to be an unprecedented success in the nation'sCapital."

Clear members are pre-screened by the Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA) and, after application approval, are provided with a cardthat allows exclusive access to Clear's security lanes nationwide. Theinnovative, high-tech Clear card verifies a fingerprint or iris image selectedby members during enrollment.

"Finally, we have a chance to see the registered traveler program inaction," said Representative Dan Lungren, Ranking Member, TransportationSecurity Subcomittee of the House Homeland Security Committee. "I have alwaysbelieved we could combine customer friendly innovation with a continuedcommitment to aviation security. This is one more step in that direction."

"I'm a member of Clear's Registered Traveler Program and appreciate theimprovement it has on air travel," noted Representative Zoe Lofgren, member ofthe House Homeland Security Committee. "It helps free up my calendar byreducing the time I spend waiting in airport lines."

Said HR Crawford, Chair of the Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityBoard of Directors, "We support programs such as Clear and new technologies inthe security screening field that can benefit the traveling public, and we'repleased to see the successful launch of the registered traveler program todayat our Washington airports."

"Clear provides a fast and hassle-free experience to travelers -- bothbusiness and leisure -- in our nation's Capital," added Brill. "Our membersreport that having a Clear card means that they have breakfast with theirkids, they fly again for short-haul flights, and they are less stressed whenthey travel for business. By launching this program, the MetropolitanWashington Airports Authority has found a common sense solution to shorten thewait times for all travelers."

"New Registered Traveler lanes at Washington Reagan National Airport andWashington Dulles International Airport bring the number of U.S. airports withRegistered Traveler to 16," said Bill Connors, Executive Director and COO,National Business Traveler Association. "As the program continues to expand,the country will see increased benefits: business travelers participating inthe program will save time and increase productivity; all security lines atparticipating airports and terminals will be shorter; and -- becauseregistered travelers have already been pre-screened -- precious airportsecurity resources can be used more effectively."

Clear enrollment stations are already operating at the American ExpressTravel Office at 15th and K Streets and in the Congressional Federal CreditUnion in the Longworth House Office Building. And, next week, Clear will openan enrollment station in the Pentagon Federal Credit Union lobby for theconvenience of Credit Union members there. Clear has also brought itsenrollment kiosks onsite to area businesses and is scheduling new appointmentsto come onsite for area law firms, corporations, government offices and otherbusinesses.

Clear's hotel partner, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, has actively promoted Clearto members of its Hyatt Gold Passport loyalty program since it formed apartnership with Clear over two years ago. Hyatt purchased memberships sothat its Diamond and Platinum Gold Passport members receive a complimentaryyear of Clear. To redeem that promotion, Hyatt Gold Passport members can go toflyclear.com/hyatt to start enrollment.

All government employees (federal, state and local) receive 13 months forthe price of 12 when enrolling in Clear. This discount will be available toall first responders, emergency workers, legislators and their staffs, and lawenforcement officers, among others, at the local, state and federal levels.Since last year, Clear has also been providing free Clear cards to active dutymilitary that choose to enroll in the program -- an offer that will continueand be available at all Clear enrollment locations.

Already, Clear has signed up over 3,500 DC-area residents (118,000nationwide) at flyclear.com. Those customers, and other DC applicants, willnow receive the time-saving, convenient benefits of their Clear card at theirhome airport.

Clear customers experience a level of predictability, convenience, andefficiency in air travel that's exclusive to membership. Though Clear membersstill proceed through metal detectors and X-ray machines operated andregulated by the government, Clear expedites the rest of the process throughobsessive customer service -- assisting passengers with their bins, forexample, a service which alone has made Clear lanes 30 percent faster thanregular security lanes.

With Clear lanes already operating in airports in Cincinnati, Denver,Indianapolis, New York's LaGuardia and JFK, Newark, San Francisco, and others,today's opening of lanes in both Washington's Reagan and Dulles airports, willensure that the annual fee of $100 plus a $28 TSA vetting fee is a small priceto pay for less hassle travel from locations across the U.S.

About Clear

Clear, operated by Verified Identity Pass, Inc., has signed up over118,000 travelers nationwide. Clear cards are accepted at 16 U.S. airports:Albany, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, LaGuardia (CentralTerminal B Checkpoint), Little Rock, New York JFK (Terminals 1, 4 and 7),Newark (Terminal B2), Orlando, Reno, San Francisco, San Jose, Washington, DC'sReagan and Dulles, and Westchester. Clear lanes will open later this month atOakland International Airport. Clear members are pre-screened and providedwith a high-tech card which allows them to access designated security lanesnationwide. Clear members pass through the security checkpoint faster, withmore predictability and less hassle. The annual fee of $100 (plus a $28 TSAvetting fee) is charged once applicants are approved by the government.Applicants start their enrollment at flyclear.com and complete the process atan enrollment location where their fingerprints and iris images are capturedand their identification is validated. Clear has been operational sinceJuly 19, 2005. For more information, please visit: http://flyclear.com.

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