"TSA appreciates private industry's enthusiasm for the Registered Traveler program," said Kip Hawley, TSA Administrator. "Now that the government deliverables are complete, TSA is set to support the program once airports are ready to initiate it."
Passengers will be enrolled in the program and issued an RT card as airports begin to offer the program. The timeframe for enrollment and verification is driven strictly by private sector providers.
Passengers choosing to join the RT program will submit limited biographic information coupled with a biometric identifier. TSA will a conduct security threat assessment on applicants to determine program eligibility. Fee collection and RT card issuance is the responsibility of the private sector enrollment provider.
Currently TSA is working with five airports and one air carrier to begin enrollment and verification. Approximately 20 airports have expressed interest in offering the program to travelers.
RT is a fully- fee funded, private sector program that is facilitated by the federal government. TSA will not compromise security, or adversely impact travelers who do not participate in the RT program.