The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
Aug 30, 2016, 10:44 am
#181
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LAS/GRU/DUB
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Posts: 365
Yes, they are. Anyone can get that rate as long as they have a SkyMiles account regardless of level of activity. I think it's time for some credit cards to pick up the tab for this benefit as few want to actually pay for it.
Sep 28, 2016, 2:52 pm
#183
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: IHG Spire Elite, Marriott Titanium, AA Plat, WN A-List Preferred
Posts: 267
I never run into any significant delays in the PreCheck line so I haven't felt like CLEAR would be worth much. The only airport where I've had to wait more than 5 minutes is Atlanta (still no more than 10 or so minutes).
It's not on their coming soon map, but they have a job opening for an airport supervisor for Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson:
https://www.clearme.com/careers/?gh_jid=207304
It's not on their coming soon map, but they have a job opening for an airport supervisor for Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson:
https://www.clearme.com/careers/?gh_jid=207304
Sep 28, 2016, 9:03 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: UA
Posts: 257
It might worth it at IAD. It seems that CLEAR is the new Pre-PreCheck. 
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
Sep 30, 2016, 9:41 am
#185
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,746
Well, here's a reason to get CLEAR - TSA Pre at major airports closing at 8:00 PM: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trust...l#post27280168
It might worth it at IAD. It seems that CLEAR is the new Pre-PreCheck.
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
Oct 13, 2016, 2:46 am
#186
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It might worth it at IAD. It seems that CLEAR is the new Pre-PreCheck.
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
When I was IAD the other day, the PreCheck line had around at least 20 people in line. The regular line was empty, as did the CLEAR line, then I saw one or two people cut the line from the CLEAR check point.
Oct 13, 2016, 4:34 am
#187
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 325
Yes, that was my experience at IAD on October 6: Clear, then into the regular TSA screening (shoes off, etc.). No access to PreCheck with Clear.
Oct 13, 2016, 4:41 am
#188
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OK, so I guess the only reason I should get CLEAR is because I fly AF and BA a lot and there is no PreCheck with those airlines.
Oct 13, 2016, 9:14 am
#189
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AT Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, National
Posts: 2,440
There appears to be clear lines upstairs and downstairs. Did you use the one upstairs (where PreCheck is, but also disability security lines) or downstairs (which doesn't have PreCheck)?
Oct 13, 2016, 12:06 pm
#190
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
I have not used the CLEAR checkpoint at IAD, but from what I have seen, CLEAR is wedged between PreCheck and the disabled checkpoint on the ticketing level. After CLEAR verification, PreCheck passengers are directed to the left for PreCheck screening, while ineligible passengers are shown to the right for conventional screening.
Oct 13, 2016, 2:46 pm
#191
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
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I have not used the CLEAR checkpoint at IAD, but from what I have seen, CLEAR is wedged between PreCheck and the disabled checkpoint on the ticketing level. After CLEAR verification, PreCheck passengers are directed to the left for PreCheck screening, while ineligible passengers are shown to the right for conventional screening.
Oct 16, 2016, 5:17 pm
#192
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I have an IAH trip booked on Emirates. With Clear, would it be worth it to check in at D, and then make my way to Clear @ A (no Pre)? Or would a business ticket with EK (no Pre) @ D be just as fast in the long run?
Oct 17, 2016, 9:25 am
#193
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 6
I wish United/IAH/CLEAR would get their stuff together. Offering CLEAR service in Terminal A South only in IAH makes me regret very much renewing my CLEAR membership.
Oct 17, 2016, 10:07 am
#194
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If you have elite status, will CLEAR escort you into the line for elites?
Oct 17, 2016, 10:39 am
#195
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So with CLEAR in DEN, for example, you use the CLEAR machines, then you get directed into the Pre-Check screening area* or general screening area* depending on what your boarding pass says.
In short, CLEAR is basically a paid elite security line.
* - You do have to rescan your boarding passes with TSA to make them happy.