Smart Use for Smart Cards "UBIQ announced that its software has been selected by American Express to personalize smart cards that will be issued ... for ticketless travel on American Airlines. ... Airline travelers with these smart card holders will be able to proceed directly to an airport gate, insert their smart card into a gate reader, receive seat confirmation, and board the plane without touching a single piece of paper. "Traditionally, smart card technology has been associated with user authentication for computer systems or as an electronic alternative for cash. This announcement takes the best of both worlds and looks to provide a potentially innovative use for smart cards. ... Copyright (c) 1996 Zona Research Inc. Of course, not having a card may subject you to greater scrutiny at check-in time due to the reduced tracking ability. James