LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Los Angeles World Airports, and United Airlines will hold a news conference to announce the launch of the Registered Traveler Pilot Program at Los Angeles International Airport. Beginning Thursday, registered travelers will speed through a designated security checkpoint lane, as each provides a fingerprint or iris scan for identity confirmation.
Following the press conference, media will be escorted to the security checkpoint where TSA will demonstrate the biometric technology used by registered travelers.
WHO: Carol DiBattiste, TSA Chief of Staff
Los Angeles World Airports officials
Captain Hank Krakowski, Vice-President Safety, Security and
Quality Assurance, United Airlines
WHAT: News conference and photo opportunity
WHEN: Thursday, July 22, 2004
9:00 a.m. press conference
WHERE: Los Angeles International Airport
Administration Building-East
Samuel Greenberg Board Room
1 World Way
Parking: All media may park in the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) employees south parking lot across from the LAWA Administration Building. Enter LAX on the Lower/Arrivals level, turn left at shortcut to Terminal 7, turn left at traffic light in front of the Theme Building, and enter parking lot on the right. For questions on directions or parking instructions, contact LAX Public Relations at (310) 646-5260 or 24-hour duty officer pager at (310) 523-8994.