At PARTICIPATING AIRPORTS, look for the CLEAR Lane at TSA security checkpoints and a CLEAR Ambassador will greet you. At the CLEAR pod, you’ll scan your boarding pass, confirm your identity with your fingerprints or irises, and then we’ll escort you straight to physical screening. It’s quick and easy!
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How do I use clear at the airport?
Clear passengers can use the Clear lane to speed up the first half of the airport security process, instead of waiting in line for a TSA representative to check their boarding pass and photo ID.
How does the Clear app work?
Clear users upload a driver’s license or other identity document and take a selfie, which the system checks to make sure they match before connecting to COVID-19 test results from hundreds of labs or the proof of vaccination.
Do you need ID with clear?
Clear Members Can Now Go Through Airport Security Without Showing ID or Scanning a Boarding Pass.So you are either using your fingerprint or your iris, and we are identifying you and pulling your boarding pass information in real time.
How do I check in with clear?
How Clear Airport Check-in Works. Once at the airport, Clear members will find dedicated Clear Lanes they can head into where a Clear Ambassador will help the traveler scan either their fingerprint or eye and their boarding pass. From there, travelers are taken to the front of the security screening line.
Do you need TSA PreCheck for clear?
CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are sold separately and it is not necessary to have TSA PreCheck to use CLEAR. CLEAR speeds up the travel document check process, while TSA PreCheck expedites the physical screening process.
Can I bring a guest through clear?
Members can bring one (1) adult guest through the CLEAR Lane per day at stadiums and venues. Children under 18 don’t need a membership and can go through the Lane when accompanied by an adult.
How do I activate my clear membership?
To sign up for CLEAR, you can enroll at any participating airport, where you’ll sign up on a pod with the assistance of a CLEAR ambassador. You can also sign up online and then finish the enrollment process in person at the airport.
How long is clear good for?
Expiration and renewal: Clear membership is only good for a year. You can set it to renew automatically or cancel it before your renewal date by logging into your account online and changing your settings. How to get it discounted or free: Clear membership costs $179 per year, but there are ways to reduce that figure.
Does CLEAR work with Southwest?
CLEAR is a separate service outside of Southwest, an alterntive to TSA PreCheck for instance. Southwest doesdn’t “own” the fly-by lane at the airport although in practice for those concourses they have all of the gates.
What does CLEAR do with biometrics?
We may use biometric data, health information and other personal information we obtain about you to: Facilitate and manage CLEAR’s application and enrollment processes.Verify applicants’ and members’ identities, including authenticating users of the CLEAR services.
How can I get cheaper CLEAR?
The most common way to save money on a CLEAR membership is to apply using your Delta SkyMiles or United MileagePlus frequent flyer number. (Both of these programs are free to join if you’re not already a member.) Base members of these two programs get a discounted rate of $119, saving you $60.
What is faster TSA PreCheck or clear?
Since it is available at more airports and provides expedited security wait times as well as an easier screening process, the winner is TSA PreCheck. Those with Clear membership only have access to faster security lanes.Still, TSA PreCheck remains the best way to make your way airside without wasting time in lines.
Does clear work for all airlines?
CLEAR works with any airline, but its rollout in airports is still limited. CLEAR is also available at some sports stadiums.
Does clear work for international flights?
International travelers will love Global Entry, which also comes with TSA PreCheck for domestic flights. CLEAR is the quickest and easiest program to sign up for because you can enroll on your way to airport security.CLEAR allows you to skip the front of the line, even for TSA PreCheck.
What is the price of clear?
The standard price for an annual Clear membership is $179. Unlike government programs such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry that offer several years of membership with a single fee, Clear’s fee is annual. On the surface, $179 is a huge price to pay for a little convenience.
How do I get TSA PreCheck for free?
The best way to get TSA PreCheck for free is by carrying an eligible credit card. Dozens of credit cards reimburse the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee if you use that card to pay upfront.
Is clear free?
How much does Clear cost? Typically, it costs $179 for an annual Clear membership, compared to $85 for a five-year TSA PreCheck membership. But if you’re a new member and sign up now, you can get a Clear membership for just $149 or test it out for two months for free.
How long does it take to apply for clear?
about five minutes
You can either start the enrollment process online and finish at a Clear location, or you can do the entire process at a Clear location. The enrollment process takes about five minutes and no appointment is required.
How long does clear take at airport?
In our experience, CLEAR can cut your time waiting in airport security lines in half or more. With both CLEAR and PreCheck, I regularly get all the way through security in five minutes or less.
Can I add my girlfriend to my clear?
Once you’re a CLEAR Plus member, simply log into your account at MY.CLEARME.COM and select ‘Add a family member’ there. You can add up to 3 family members at a discounted rate.Once you add a family member, they’ll need to visit a CLEAR location in-person to complete their enrollment.