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KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The FLO(TM) (Fast Lane Option) Alliance, a group of industry leaders that includes Saflink Corporation (NASDAQ:SFLK), Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson Controls, Inc., Smiths Detection and ID Technology Partners, today announced that it will begin accepting Advance Registration information from individuals interested in participating in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) forthcoming Registered Traveler (RT) program. The Registered Traveler program is designed to allow individuals who voluntarily undergo an in-depth background check, provide biometric information (such as a fingerprint or iris scan) and pay an annual fee to take advantage of expedited security screening procedures at participating U.S. airports. Enrollees would use specially designated, privately managed RT lanes, where they would be required to present and match an approved, secure biometric identity credential. "This is an important milestone in the evolution of Registered Traveler as it will provide a channel for interacting directly with potential program participants," said Glenn Argenbright, CEO of Saflink. "The traveling public is looking for new and innovative ways to enhance and expedite their travel experience. I believe Advance Registration will help to illustrate the enormous demand which we believe exists for a service of this type." While the RT program has not yet been implemented, the TSA recently announced that potential RT vendors, such as the FLO Alliance, can begin establishing Advance Enrollment systems to expedite the future enrollment of interested program participants. Those interested in registering can do so at http://www.fastlaneoption.com/. Information gathered through the Advance Registration process will not be transmitted to the TSA until enrollment is completed and the program is approved for rollout by the TSA. Advance Registration is not considered enrollment in the RT program and does not guarantee an individual's acceptance in the program. Like all other vendors that have indicated their interest in becoming RT service providers, the FLO Alliance is not yet authorized to fully enroll program participants and issue RT cards for a nationally interoperable system. Upon authorization by the TSA, the FLO Alliance will provide individuals that submitted Advance Registration information with a Privacy Act statement, verify their personal information, collect their biometric information, and obtain written permission before transmitting their personal information to the TSA. The FLO Alliance for Registered Traveler, initially formed in 2005, brings together industry leaders in technology, finance and facilities infrastructure and security systems, in addition to companies with broad experience marketing to businesses, consumers and the aviation industry. The Alliance's solution provides for the complete Registered Traveler credentialing process and its operational use in airports. Built on the proven technologies of its members, the FLO Alliance RT architecture covers: the enrollment of biographic and biometric information and identity verification of participating individuals; collection of program fees; production and issuance of secure, tamper-proof FLO credentials; installation, maintenance and management of authentication platforms within aviation facilities throughout the United States; and operations management and customer service for the nationwide subscription program. About the FLO Alliance The FLO Alliance is a group of industry-leading companies formed to develop, market, sell and deploy an end-to-end solution for the U.S. government's Registered Traveler Program. The Alliance's solution is designed to provide for the complete Registered Traveler credentialing process and its operational use in airports. The FLO Alliance's biometrically secured FLO card would allow qualified individuals to take advantage of expedited security screening procedures in designated lanes at participating airports as well as promotional offers and discounts offered by retail partners. Alliance members include Saflink Corporation, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson Controls, Inc., Smiths Detection (An operating division of Smiths Group), Expedia Corporate Travel and ID Technology Partners. For more information about the FLO program and Alliance, contact Luke Thomas, Saflink Vice President, Registered Traveler Program at 425.278.1253 or visit http://www.fastlaneoption.com/. This release contains information about our management's view of our future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. For example, if we do not generate significant revenue from our participation in large government security initiatives or increase the level of our participation in these initiatives, our business performance and future prospects may suffer. In addition, if third parties, on whom we partly depend for our product marketing and distribution, do not promote our products, our ability to generate revenue may be limited and our business and financial condition could suffer. Other factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with our financial condition, our ability to sell our products, our ability to compete with competitors and the growth of the security market, and those included in our annual report on Form 10-K, as well as other documents we periodically file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NOTE: "FLO" and "FastLaneOption" are trademarks and "Saflink" is a registered trademark of Saflink Corporation. The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Media Contacts: Kevin Pedraja Lindsay Stril Sterling Communications, Inc. Sterling Communications, Inc. 206-388-5758 206-388-5758 Saflink Investor Relations Contact: Investor Awareness, Inc. Tony Schor (847) 945-2222 DATASOURCE: Saflink Corporation CONTACT: Media: Kevin Pedraja, , or Lindsay Stril, , both of Sterling Communications, Inc., +1-206-388-5758, for Saflink Corporation; or Investor Relations: Tony Schor of Investor Awareness, Inc., +1-847-945-2222 or , for Saflink Web site: http://www.saflink.com/

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