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Old Jun 1, 2012, 8:32 am
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I was a member of the former CLEAR. Did kids get through on that program? I don't recall that being the case but then again I may be wrong. Or is this a new benefit with the revived CLEAR?

I've been offered some sort of extension by CLEAR off my last membership. However since I really don't fly to any of the current airports, it hasn't behooved me to start my clock ticking.

How long do we have to stall on this offer (SPG) before it disappears? I really don't want to use this until it gets to an airport that I frequent such as my home (IAD) or DCA, or LAX
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by Pedro M
I don't have any experience using Clear at SFO, but at MCO is worth every penny. The lines can be extremely long, especially when school is out and families fly to Florida on vacation.
I was a CLEAR member in MCO for the past several years, but now with TSA Precheck at MCO I never use it!
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 8:52 am
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
I was a member of the former CLEAR. Did kids get through on that program? I don't recall that being the case but then again I may be wrong. Or is this a new benefit with the revived CLEAR?

I've been offered some sort of extension by CLEAR off my last membership. However since I really don't fly to any of the current airports, it hasn't behooved me to start my clock ticking.

How long do we have to stall on this offer (SPG) before it disappears? I really don't want to use this until it gets to an airport that I frequent such as my home (IAD) or DCA, or LAX
Yes, the CLEAR Family Plan is new with this reincarnation.

Your clock starts ticking when you next use CLEAR or they open CLEAR lanes at your home airport.
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 8:58 am
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signed up for this program yesterday using the code from the e-mail... $179 charged onto my credit card posted on my amex even though it says they wouldn't charge me until after the 6 month trial

I'm a first time CLEAR user as well, so I'm not sure whats going on. I would be wary about this promotion as it seems to me like they're just fishing for $179 yearly sign ups even though the 6 month trial code goes through
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 8:59 am
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
I would assume the same.

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I'm not making that assumption. I reapplied and was assigned a new CLEAR membership number. Looks like I will be good to go once I go to a CLEAR location and get my IDs check and picture taken.
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:27 am
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Originally Posted by jammanxc
signed up for this program yesterday using the code from the e-mail... $179 charged onto my credit card posted on my amex even though it says they wouldn't charge me until after the 6 month trial

I'm a first time CLEAR user as well, so I'm not sure whats going on. I would be wary about this promotion as it seems to me like they're just fishing for $179 yearly sign ups even though the 6 month trial code goes through
Just so I'm understanding this correctly...you are looking at your AMEX account online and can see a line charge for $179 to your card account?

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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:35 am
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Originally Posted by jammanxc
signed up for this program yesterday using the code from the e-mail... $179 charged onto my credit card posted on my amex even though it says they wouldn't charge me until after the 6 month trial

I'm a first time CLEAR user as well, so I'm not sure whats going on. I would be wary about this promotion as it seems to me like they're just fishing for $179 yearly sign ups even though the 6 month trial code goes through
Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Just so I'm understanding this correctly...you are looking at your AMEX account online and can see a line charge for $179 to your card account?

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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I was about to ask a very similar question. Thanks for any follow-up on this you can provide, William.
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:37 am
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Originally Posted by Thunderroad
I was about to ask a very similar question. Thanks for any follow-up on this you can provide, William.
Can you see an actual charge to your AMEX account for $179 from Clear?

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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:43 am
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I'm guessing that the 179 USD is for authorization only, it should dissapear in 2 or 3 business days.
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by LovetoTravel83
I'm guessing that the 179 USD is for authorization only, it should dissapear in 2 or 3 business days.
Can you see an actual charge to your AMEX account for $179 from Clear?

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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:54 am
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Can you see an actual charge to your AMEX account for $179 from Clear?

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I did not enroll, I'm just giving a helping hand on the issue of the chage.
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:55 am
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Have any SPG Golds in SF recieved this offer?
I'd love to try it out but have not got an invitation.
Just wondering if its for Plats. only?

Thanks for any replies^
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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:57 am
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Originally Posted by tattikat2
Have any SPG Golds in SF recieved this offer?
I'd love to try it out but have not got an invitation.
Just wondering if its for Plats. only?

Thanks for any replies^
Just as an FYI, the email was sent to a select group of Gold and Platinum members who generally use routes serviced by Clear. If anyone is a U. S.-based Gold or Platinum and wants a code to redeem, but did not get the email, they can contact SPG via chat, social media or by email and a code will be given to them up until the offer ends.

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Old Jun 1, 2012, 10:58 am
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Originally Posted by LovetoTravel83
I did not enroll, I'm just giving a helping hand on the issue of the chage.
I'm still trying to determine whether there really has been a charge.

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Old Jun 1, 2012, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by Thunderroad
I was about to ask a very similar question. Thanks for any follow-up on this you can provide, William.
Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Can you see an actual charge to your AMEX account for $179 from Clear?

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Sorry about the confusion. I haven't yet enrolled (hence no charge, of course). I meant that I was going to ask the same question as you re whether jammanxc had the charge posted.
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