Coalition for Luggage Security Questions Clear System.

NEW YORK -- The Coalition for Luggage Security, today expresses its concern over the expansion of the "Verified Identity Pass" system which is being expanded and introduced into several airports including New York's John F. Kennedy airport. The Clear system allows passengers to pay a yearly subscription fee, including a portion for a background check and then bypass security checks at participating airports.

Richard Altomare, President and Founder of the Coalition, and CEO of Universal Express, Inc (OTCBB:USXP) stated that "while background checks of Clear subscribers seems like a step in the right direction, the ever present danger of a suitcase bomb has not yet been addressed. At a time when the global danger from terrorism is on the rise, security cannot be compromised for convenience."

The Coalition, a collection of organizations and executives providing innovative solutions and an independent voice to airline passenger luggage and cargo security issues, calls for a series of measures to increase passenger convenience without compromising security. Clear actually may jeopardize security for all passengers while only increasing convenience for the few that pay for it.

The Coalition cites a report by CBS showing that security screeners missed 90 percent of the explosives and guns agents attempted to sneak past checkpoints in Miami, Newark, N.J., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Honolulu. Additionally, in a report by the San Francisco Chronicle, screening tests were sabotaged because security workers were warned of upcoming attempts by undercover agents.

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According to the San Jose Mercury News, the Air Transport Association opposes the implementation of Clear as well, noting that it does not have any security benefits (http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/). An alternative solution would be to reduce the amount of luggage and items screened at the airports to increase detection of potential harms and reduce opportunity for terrorism.

"Separation of the luggage from the passenger is the solution," stated Mr. Altomare. "Products such as Clear cost the American public subscription fees and offer no security precautions. We are being deceived into believing it is a safe alternative. It is simply cosmetic security."

For more information on The Coalition for Luggage Security, please contact Juan Linares at 561-367-6177, or to set up an interview with Mr. Altomare please contact Jennifer England at 412-772-8230 or by email at [e-mail].

About The Coalition for Luggage Security

The Coalition for Luggage Security was established to ensure the safety of travelers through alternate means of luggage transportation. The Coalition consists of prominent businesspersons and companies that educate the public, Congress and the Administration on the importance of solving the luggage and cargo safety issues that exist in airlines and airports.

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