Originally Posted by
jfulcher
Clear is the registered traveler program. It's the same system. From what I understand at ATL they are getting their own screeners (Clear will pay the salary) and their own dedicated lines. From what I have seen in other airports they escort the Clear passengers to the front of the line if they don't have dedicated lines.
It's not costing me any money anyway thanks to Marriott.
Thanks
jfulcher. I'd also heard that a decision was being reached in February, but--like you--haven't seen anything since.
Seconding you, Clear is a Registered Traveler Program. Whether folks like the idea or not, it may end up being the best bet.
We have used it in SFO and you do go straight through to the front of the security line. Through both times in less than five minutes. I also understand at ATL they want to have their own lane--which they would pay to build and staff. It would be nice if volume and space availability allowed for that everywhere, as it feels a little uncomfortable barging through to the front of an exsisting line.
A couple of folks have posted that the TSA folks and Clear seem to have a cozy relationship. I actually have some fairly good reason to believe that Clear has been continually frustrated with the TSA over a variety of operational issues, and the relationship isn't as close as one might think.
Regardless, if they are going to start this three lane system at ATL, I sure hope Clear is in place beforehand. It isn't a perfect system, but any and everything that can help at the margin in making the hassle of current day travel a little less so, is probably worth it.