The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
#166
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The airport must have CLEAR kiosks. If you have PreCheck, you get put into the front of the PreCheck line; if you don't, then you get put in front of the line of regular screening. If the SkyPriority line is long, then you get to skip to the front of that line, too. Unless you mean that the SkyPriority line has their own dedicated screening machines?
#167
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If I'm understanding correctly, the whole background check and biometric kiosk doesn't really add any value if the end result is to allow you to merely skip ahead of a bunch of people straight to the TSA document checker based on PreCheck status on BP. Why do you even need a background check and biometric to cut the line when screening process is exactly the same as if you are not enrolled in Clear (rhetorical question)?
Last edited by TWA884; Aug 23, 2016 at 11:39 pm Reason: Derisive gross generalization
#168
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Now you have to scan your BP at the document checker desk; no need to show ID since you verified at CLEAR.
#169
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#170
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#171
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When you apply for the program and scan your information, is it available to use instantly? You used to have to wait five days to receive the card, but if that's no longer required, can you begin using CLEAR moments after scanning your biometrics at the airport?
#172
Join Date: Dec 1999
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#174
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Not worth it anymore out of IAH
Since they pulled Terminal C and B clear lanes out of IAH, its no longer worth it to me....
I wish I was flying to SEA / DEN more often, but I've turned off my autorenew and will let it expire at the end of the year.
If you still have clear at your home airport and TSA pre-check, it's well worth the money.
I wish I was flying to SEA / DEN more often, but I've turned off my autorenew and will let it expire at the end of the year.
If you still have clear at your home airport and TSA pre-check, it's well worth the money.
#175
Join Date: Jul 2000
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If you are not going to use it, you can cancel. Per the Clear terms of service, you get a full pro rata refund.
Since they pulled Terminal C and B clear lanes out of IAH, its no longer worth it to me....
I wish I was flying to SEA / DEN more often, but I've turned off my autorenew and will let it expire at the end of the year.
If you still have clear at your home airport and TSA pre-check, it's well worth the money.
I wish I was flying to SEA / DEN more often, but I've turned off my autorenew and will let it expire at the end of the year.
If you still have clear at your home airport and TSA pre-check, it's well worth the money.
#179
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I think Delta is still running a $99 promo w/ a SkyMiles account--not certain however