CLEAR in Chicago
 

Why doesn't the city have CLEAR at ORD or MDW? The setup would probably be pretty easy given there are really only 5 major security check points. The only reason I'm loyal to UA is 'cuz I like the short security lines you get with status. CLEAR seems to be popping up at other locations where UA flies (DEN, SFO, IAD, DCA). Not really any AA hubs listed... but there are some Southwest cities on the list.

Thoughts? Could the city make any money by offering Clear in Chicago?

Because the envelope full of cash got "lost" before delivery to Hizzhonor's office? :D

Official Word from Clear Support on ORD or MDW
 

I actually asked Clear Support about the status of this. I had to go back and forth a couple times to get a real answer out of them, but here is what I finally managed to find out. It's going to be a while.

-kneemuh

The consensus in the CLEAR thread is that CLEAR is worthless, especially since it doesn't guarantee avoiding SSSS. Why pay money for the same chances as in the elite security lines? Not to mention they'll take up room. I'm actually hoping they don't come to Chicago.

I haven't had the time to parse the Clear thread, but did they discuss that Clear personnel will forcibly cut the conveyer belt line for you? That means in DEN, where the conveyer belt lines are typically so long that they routinely shut down the TSA ID checkpoint so as not to confuse who has already been checked vs. who is waiting to be checked. Skipping that line is priceless, and the elite line doesn't do that for you. Also, did they discuss that Clear is funding shoe scanner R&D? Once that's complete, Clear users will not have to remove their shoes when going through security. As a germophobe, not having to soak up everyone else's athlete's foot as I go through security is a huge plus for me -- enough that I would pay for Clear if that were the only benefit.

Seems like it might finally be live.

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I can confirm that Clear is live at ORD.

Terminal 1 now, Terminal 2 soon according to reports, Terminal 3 no.

Went through back on the day after Thanksgiving 11.28.19, used the Clear lines with TSA Pre in the United Terminal. No problems or backup,

Now, was in ATL (off topic) last Thursday at 18:00 EST and there were 100+ ppl in the CLEAR line. Line was entire clear line, parallel clear line and then jumped across the hallway to the regular check in lines and serpentined around for another 50 ppl. Didn't take more than 20 minutes to clear (pun intended) but still freaked me out for what may be to come with United terminals and all the FF promos.

I'm not CLEAR and probably never will be (I don't trust a company with my iris), but the addition to ORD in the pre-check at Terminal 1 has not changed anything really. There are still two lines once you get into the pre-check line, one shared with GS and one shared with the CLEAR folks, but I never wait very long due to the amount of TSA folks.

Other airports are another story. It seems to be fine so long as one line is dedicated to non-CLEAR, otherwise it really slows down the regular lines.

Crazy no CLEAR at ORD, T3 (AA).

Just go through security at T2 and walk over.

If i could get rid of it at T5, it would be gone tomorrow.

I will say the PreCheck line at T-3 is always well staffed with multiple machines open. I've never waited more than 2 minutes. Unlike airports like ATL and MIA when the line is 50+ people deep awhile screening lanes and people remain idle.

Because of the lack of security lanes?