Would you be willing to pay a $100-150 annual fee and go through a background check in return for expedited, risk based screening at major U.S. airports?
The U.S. Travel Association, which is lobbying TSA to start a trusted traveler program similar to the one operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, surveyed 1000 travelers and asked that same question.
The responses to “very/somewhat likely” were:
All travelers—45%
Frequent Leisure Travelers—61%
Frequesnt Business Travelers—75%
An earlier survey also showed that with less hassle at the airport, respondents said they would take up to 2-3 more trips per year.
(Frank II)