I've been informed by UA Global Services in DEN that the elite lines will not disappear.
Also used Clear for the first time in DEN today (probably my 10th time to use it overall) and I am still flabbergasted by the ID check. Clear has my biometrics and yet I'm stopped at the front of the Clear line and asked for DL and BP. Then, I inserted my card, thumb print cleared, and I head to the stack of bins. But wait, no, they (Clear) want my DL and BP AGAIN!!! They hand it to the TSA doofus who then checks it again.
I am assured by Brill (via the emails referenced before) that this will stop once the photos are put on the new ID cards. Anyone want to place a bet? I bet Clear still checks the BP/Clear w/ photo cards at the head of the line, and then again after the biometrics check by TSA.
The only advantage to Clear is (like this a.m. in DEN) is that it was quicker than going to the Elite line which was backed up. But, if Clear is successful, then it will be the same as the Elite lines at DEN - backed up.
But, watch out for the very helpful Clear employees who escort you to the front of the lines. This a.m. I had to explain to her (and I'm not being critical, just trying to help her be more careful) that she should not stack the bin with my shoes and coat on top of the bin with my laptop.
I am beginning to hate flying...
