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Unlike with electronic passports, which are based on a global ISO standard and have been mandated by ICAO to each of its 189 members countries, support for Registered Traveler programs is more fragmented among governments and within the commercial airline industry. While it is clear that RT programs are needed not only to facilitate travel but also to increase security levels by focusing resources on other areas, every airline and every airport will be able to take decisions on matters related to the technology, functionality and scope of their Registered Traveler program. Interoperability among RT programs is crucial to ensure consistency and efficiency worldwide. This is why a global platform for the sharing of information is necessary to accelerate the development and deployment of international programs that increase security while facilitating travel.