An interactive rapid response Internet accessed air travel management
system. The system includes a web-based planning and reservation
interface system and an interactive access device. The system responds to
details of a member's desired travel, to thereafter act in real time to
contact the domains of associated travel service providers to arrange for
every aspect of the member's trip, from airline and hotel reservations,
ticket issuance, and ground transportation, to restaurant and theater
reservations, and any other travel related needs of the member. The
system stores identification information to verify access device
possession to prohibit unauthorized use of the system and to provide
security pre-clearance to system members.