Denver International to trial biometric ID

An airport in Denver, Colorado is set to become one of the first to try out a new scheme involving biometric identification for flight passengers.

Denver International will receive free cards and equipment to trial the programme from the Fast Lane Option (FLO) Alliance, a group of businesses including JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Saflink.

The FLO Card is to be used by those taking part in the Registered Traveller (RT) scheme from the Transportation Security Administration.

This scheme will enable passengers who choose to undergo a background check, offer biometric information and pay a fee to use express security procedures at participating airports in the US.

"Frequent business travellers can benefit tremendously from the added convenience and streamlined security promised by the RT program and, in particular, the FLO Card," said Glenn Argenbright, chief executive of Saflink.

Other future perks of the FLO Card will include first or business class access to select airport car parks, lounges and hotels, as well as certain travel discounts.

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