I can see the revenue incentive to airports.
I don't see how it eases overall congestion, as I believe after you go through clear you are still inspected by a TSA agent, so no net reduction in the load on the TSA.
Originally Posted by
cordelli
From the NY Times in May of this year
Airports have financial and logistical enticements to work with Clear. The company shares revenue from its members’ fees with airports. A special Clear lane arguably eases overall congestion at security checkpoints while raising money and providing a service for which time-pressed business travelers, who cringe at long security lines, are willing to pay $179 a year.
“We paid Orlando in the first year close to a million dollars, and delivered a much better experience to their customers,” said Ms. Seidman-Becker, a prominent hedge fund manager and a co-founder of Alclear Holdings. Alclear bought the old Clear’s assets, including its signature kiosks and special technology, for about $5.7 million in bankruptcy court.