American Express Business Travel Opens Talks to Launch TSA Registered Traveler Program for Its Clients.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Service Providers Will Be Selected Based on Their Ability to Meet American Express' Exacting Customer Care, Traveler Experience, and Premium-Value Quality Standards American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Business Travel, the world's largest travel management company, today began to actively solicit bids from service providers for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) Registered Traveler The Registered Traveler Pilot Program is an airline passenger security assessment system that was tested in the United States air travel industry in 2005. It was used in several U.S. Program on behalf of its clients. These service providers will supply the identity verification Noun 1. identity verification - the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics; "negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or technologies to expedite security screening for frequent fliers. The American Express review and selection process will identify providers that meet the unique needs of its frequent traveler clients based on the following parameters: customer care, enrollment process and verification capabilities, privacy, and scalability. "The TSA Registered Traveler Program presents a clear opportunity for improving the experience of frequent business travelers. American Express understands the unique challenges of bringing this program to market because of our long-standing relationship with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), involvement in the Registered Traveler Interoperability Consortium (RTIC RTIC Road Transport Information and Control RTIC Rapid Target in Cockpit RTIC Real Time Into the Cockpit RTIC Real Time Interface Coprocessor RTIC Real Time Information/Intelligence in the Cockpit ) and with other key players," commented Marcella Shinder, Vice President and Head of Global Marketing, American Express Business Travel. "We want to ensure that the service provider(s) we identify on behalf of our customers deliver the service quality our clients expect. Our selection process will address our high standards." In summer 2006, the TSA will begin operating its Registered Traveler Program nationwide as a fee-funded cooperative between private industry and the federal government. The technology provider(s) selected by American Express Business Travel will adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. the standards established and administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's TSA, as well as American Express' requirements. American Express is a participatory member of the Service Provider Council of the Registered Traveler Interoperability Consortium (RTIC). The RTIC was formed by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE AAAE American Association of Airport Executives AAAE Association for the Advancement of Arts Education AAAE Asian Association of Agricultural Engineers (Thailand) AAAE Association for Anesthesiologist Assistant Education AAAE Amino Acid-Activating Enzymes ) in collaboration with a group of airports to establish common business rules and technical standards to create a permanent, interoperable and vendor-neutral Registered Traveler (RT) Program which will bring passenger screening consistency and improved security procedures to air travelers in the United States. About American Express Business Travel American Express Business Travel, a division of the American Express Company, is dedicated to helping its clients realize the greatest possible value from their investment in travel through increased cost savings, outstanding customer service and greater spend control. For small businesses, medium-sized enterprises and multinational corporations, American Express Business Travel provides a combination of industry-leading booking technology, travel management consulting expertise, strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation support and customer service available around the world, around the clock, online and offline. American Express operates the world's largest travel agency network operating in 140 countries and territories worldwide. American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, business services and international banking. American Express acts solely as sales agent for travel suppliers and is not liable for the actions or inactions of such suppliers. CST CST abbr. 1. 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