Clear is it worth joining? - CEASED OPERATIIONS 6/22/09 - May Restart late 2010
Aug 5, 2008, 8:07 pm
#151
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BOS and ...
Programs: UA 2MM, AA 600k, DL 500k, Hyatt GP 1M, HH Gold, Rad. Gold, CP Gold, Miracle Fruit-su Club
Posts: 9,950
The benefits of a doubt
While the laptop may have been found in the same room, it's doubtful that an investigator would accept that at face value, unless there's pressure to concoct a story that puts Humpty Dumpty together again -- e.g., that "it was all just a misunderstanding".
Aug 6, 2008, 5:57 pm
#152
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Mateo, CA
Programs: AA - LFT GLD 1MM, UA - 2P, SPG - LFT Plat, Hyatt - Plat, HH - Gold, Avis - CHM
Posts: 413
wow that was simple to renew. just called, did some verification, grabbed my hyatt number and done. extended through 2009.
i actually had sent them an email back in april but never heard back from them. shouldve called back then instead.
i actually had sent them an email back in april but never heard back from them. shouldve called back then instead.
Aug 7, 2008, 3:43 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, UA 1K, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 286
Aug 8, 2008, 3:10 am
#155
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: LH HON Circle, Premier M&M World MC, UA MP
Posts: 389
I spoke to them about the laptop issue; the lady admitted it was more than likely an inside job. I don't buy the "it was never accessed" part. And it irks me to hear "no it wasn't encrypted, it was double passworded" where all I could do is laugh. They should be using some proprietary encryption built off of AES 256.
TSA lifted the "ban" on the number of 20 aeroports, so you should see them at many more aeroports soon. I'm glad TSA isn't cutting CLEAR off.
As for if CLEAR needs money? Sure they do - they're a startup and it's normal to offer deals for the members that first joined so they can build capital.
TSA lifted the "ban" on the number of 20 aeroports, so you should see them at many more aeroports soon. I'm glad TSA isn't cutting CLEAR off.
As for if CLEAR needs money? Sure they do - they're a startup and it's normal to offer deals for the members that first joined so they can build capital.
Aug 9, 2008, 9:10 am
#156
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,531
Just another data point: I called yesterday and asked for the Hyatt one-year renewal. She asked for a promo code, but then when I stated what had been posted here, she relented and simply took my Gold Passport number.
Note, however, she did ask for my credit card this time (when it wasn't needed originally). My credit card was not charged. BUT, magically, my clear profile then listed that I automatically renew. So be sure after you renew via Hyatt that you reset your membership option to not automatically renew, so your card isn't charged in a year. Hopefully by then another promo will come along.
Note, however, she did ask for my credit card this time (when it wasn't needed originally). My credit card was not charged. BUT, magically, my clear profile then listed that I automatically renew. So be sure after you renew via Hyatt that you reset your membership option to not automatically renew, so your card isn't charged in a year. Hopefully by then another promo will come along.
Aug 13, 2008, 2:03 pm
#157
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA 2MM, WN CP & A-List +, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold,
Posts: 609
Finally got around to calling CLEAR ... got my membership extended another year into 2010.
Very easy with no problems at all. Was asked for GP number as well as credit card (was told it was required but will not be charged).
Very easy with no problems at all. Was asked for GP number as well as credit card (was told it was required but will not be charged).
Aug 14, 2008, 7:05 am
#158
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: KOA
Programs: DL Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 2,280
My credit card was not charged. BUT, magically, my clear profile then listed that I automatically renew. So be sure after you renew via Hyatt that you reset your membership option to not automatically renew, so your card isn't charged in a year. Hopefully by then another promo will come along.
Sep 9, 2008, 10:28 am
#161
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat, WN A-list, AS MVP 75K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 380
New Free Month Code...
DSCAM12078926. Should be good for unlimited users.
(please note that it gives the referrer--me--a free month as well.)
(please note that it gives the referrer--me--a free month as well.)
Last edited by bbison; Mar 25, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Nov 20, 2008, 11:07 pm
#162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 11,921
I am doing this just to bump.
Today, I was able to get Gold Passport pay for my 2009 CLEAR membership. My membership was to end on 10-Jan-09, however I was told by my CS agent that within 30 days of your expiration, one will receive a notice by mail from CLEAR concerning one's membership.
From what I was told today, as long as Gold Passport continues supports the CLEAR program AND you signed up as an eligible member (Diamond and Platinum), you will still be eligible to renew at no cost to you. After I was informed of the notice by mail, the CS operator at CLEAR thought it was fine to renew it now, and he did. My online, CLEAR account does now indicate that my account is good through 2010.
Today, I was able to get Gold Passport pay for my 2009 CLEAR membership. My membership was to end on 10-Jan-09, however I was told by my CS agent that within 30 days of your expiration, one will receive a notice by mail from CLEAR concerning one's membership.
From what I was told today, as long as Gold Passport continues supports the CLEAR program AND you signed up as an eligible member (Diamond and Platinum), you will still be eligible to renew at no cost to you. After I was informed of the notice by mail, the CS operator at CLEAR thought it was fine to renew it now, and he did. My online, CLEAR account does now indicate that my account is good through 2010.
Nov 20, 2008, 11:27 pm
#164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 11,921
Richard (and others FTers), I am sorry for not telling you all that I was told I would receive a new card with my photo within three weeks. I will see if it occurs.
Nov 21, 2008, 12:44 pm
#165
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA 2MM, WN CP & A-List +, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold,
Posts: 609
I received a new Clear card with my picture on it a couple days ago. Though my head is probably only 5% of the picture on mine.... you can barely see the face.
I'll see what they say at the Clear station when I use it next.
I'll see what they say at the Clear station when I use it next.