The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
Aug 26, 2013, 3:20 pm
#76
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO; SJC
Programs: UA Silver; WN; Marriott; SPG; Hilton; IHG; National; TSA Pre; Clear
Posts: 199
CLEAR coming to SJC, IAH & HOU
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Terminal A & B: Coming Soon in September 2013
Houston - Bush International Airport (IAH)
All Terminals: Coming Soon in Fall 2013
Houston - William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
All Terminals: Coming Soon in Fall 2013
This is good news for me, since SJC and SFO are my home airports. Hope others can benefit from this information.
Terminal A & B: Coming Soon in September 2013
Houston - Bush International Airport (IAH)
All Terminals: Coming Soon in Fall 2013
Houston - William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
All Terminals: Coming Soon in Fall 2013
This is good news for me, since SJC and SFO are my home airports. Hope others can benefit from this information.
Aug 27, 2013, 5:16 pm
#78
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO; SJC
Programs: UA Silver; WN; Marriott; SPG; Hilton; IHG; National; TSA Pre; Clear
Posts: 199
I was turned down for Global Entry, so my chances of getting Precheck are nil. SFO and SJC are my home airports. So that is why I use Clear. It has worked very well for me.
Oct 7, 2013, 12:35 am
#79
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
Clear has also been added to IAH and SJC. So a pretty good deal for people who travel to/from San Francisco bay area (though alas still not at OAK 
)
Also noticed a recent update on Clear/Precheck integration, more good news for CLEAR users:
Travel Tip: CLEAR and PreCheck Integration
If you have PreCheck, you now get the best of both worlds! You can use the CLEARlane as usual to avoid the long security lines. We'll scan your boarding pass and bring you to the PreCheck screening lane (if eligible for that flight) where you can keep your shoes and belt on, etc.
The CLEAR PreCheck experience is currently available in Denver, Orlando, and San Francisco. PreCheck integration will be available in both terminals at San Jose International once PreCheck opens there next month.
)Also noticed a recent update on Clear/Precheck integration, more good news for CLEAR users:
Travel Tip: CLEAR and PreCheck Integration
If you have PreCheck, you now get the best of both worlds! You can use the CLEARlane as usual to avoid the long security lines. We'll scan your boarding pass and bring you to the PreCheck screening lane (if eligible for that flight) where you can keep your shoes and belt on, etc.
The CLEAR PreCheck experience is currently available in Denver, Orlando, and San Francisco. PreCheck integration will be available in both terminals at San Jose International once PreCheck opens there next month.
Oct 7, 2013, 2:45 pm
#80
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,640
Clear - worthwhile use of $179?
If I'm understanding correctly, this is only a benefit if there is a long line in the PreCheck lane and that's assuming they escort you to the front of the PreCheck?
Oct 7, 2013, 4:04 pm
#81
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
Prior to this time CLEAR members were forced to choose between CLEAR (which in my experience never has a line at SFO or DEN) and Pre-Check, which brings its own subsantial benefits (no shoe removal, no nudeoscope). Now CLEAR members can use the CLEAR lane without sacrificing the benefits of Pre-Check - in fact they can cut to the front of the Pre-check line.
Again not a big deal at some airports but I have seen Pre-Check lines at SFO where everyone and their mothers have GE and elite status on UA.
Oct 8, 2013, 9:12 am
#82
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO; SJC
Programs: UA Silver; WN; Marriott; SPG; Hilton; IHG; National; TSA Pre; Clear
Posts: 199
I'm not eligible for Pre Check, so I have Clear. I love it, and it helps alot at SFO. I'm happy to see that Clear is now opened at SJC. I fly once/week, and I consider it worth it.
May 12, 2014, 11:47 pm
#83
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SF
Programs: UA, SPG
Posts: 7
CLEAR coming to LAS?
They've got a job posting for a General Manager position.
http://www.jobscore.com/jobs2/clear/...ur44ZuiGakhP3Q
http://www.jobscore.com/jobs2/clear/...ur44ZuiGakhP3Q
Job Description
CLEAR is a cutting edge biometric technology company that brings the future of travel to passengers nationwide, revolutionizing the travel experience via technology and exceptional customer experience. We get travelers through airport security faster by digitizing the process, and can be found in a nationwide network of airports.
This is only the beginning. Our secure identification platform can serve as the standard for secure identification. We are scaling quickly and are excited about the growth ahead.
This role provides the opportunity to be a leader at one of our new locations - McCarran (Las Vegas) International Airport. You will have a meaningful impact on CLEAR and our great team members every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. A management background in airports is not necessary to be successful in this role, but you must be an excellent leader with a great track record.
For more information about CLEAR, and how we’re changing the way people live and work, please click on these videos:
CLEAR Vision
CLEAR Experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Manager will be a key leader of our Las Vegas team, overseeing all day-to-day operations at this location. You will lead and inspire a new team, assuring that we execute flawlessly in the three phases of our operations: security, service and sales.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Create an open and exciting local culture at a new CLEAR location that motivates all team members, fostering creativity, innovation, advancement and a solutions orientation
Ensure CLEAR’s enrollment and verification operations are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity, and in compliance with all TSA, Las Vegas, and CLEAR regulations, policies, and procedures.
Drive new enrollments through the CLEARHappiness sales program to meet or beat goals utilizing consistent sales training, coaching, contests and recognition
Enable CLEAR Attendants to provide best-in-class customer service at all times
Manage the administration responsibilities – hiring the best talent, onboarding, continual training, scheduling to an optimal level to satisfy demand, performance management and payroll processing
Maintain an airport staffing model that uses member demand/flow and departing flight schedules as an input to determine staff allocation
Analyze key metrics, customer feedback and direct "on the floor" observations to make informed decisions on how to improve each facet of the operations
Assist in the preparation of a monthly reporting and metrics to monitor the health of our Las Vegas operations
Serve as a CLEAR ambassador throughout the airport and airline community, establishing relationships with the local TSA leadership and Las Vegas airport leadership
Collaborate with other CLEAR Managers to create CLEAR best practices
CLEAR is a cutting edge biometric technology company that brings the future of travel to passengers nationwide, revolutionizing the travel experience via technology and exceptional customer experience. We get travelers through airport security faster by digitizing the process, and can be found in a nationwide network of airports.
This is only the beginning. Our secure identification platform can serve as the standard for secure identification. We are scaling quickly and are excited about the growth ahead.
This role provides the opportunity to be a leader at one of our new locations - McCarran (Las Vegas) International Airport. You will have a meaningful impact on CLEAR and our great team members every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. A management background in airports is not necessary to be successful in this role, but you must be an excellent leader with a great track record.
For more information about CLEAR, and how we’re changing the way people live and work, please click on these videos:
CLEAR Vision
CLEAR Experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Manager will be a key leader of our Las Vegas team, overseeing all day-to-day operations at this location. You will lead and inspire a new team, assuring that we execute flawlessly in the three phases of our operations: security, service and sales.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Create an open and exciting local culture at a new CLEAR location that motivates all team members, fostering creativity, innovation, advancement and a solutions orientation
Ensure CLEAR’s enrollment and verification operations are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity, and in compliance with all TSA, Las Vegas, and CLEAR regulations, policies, and procedures.
Drive new enrollments through the CLEARHappiness sales program to meet or beat goals utilizing consistent sales training, coaching, contests and recognition
Enable CLEAR Attendants to provide best-in-class customer service at all times
Manage the administration responsibilities – hiring the best talent, onboarding, continual training, scheduling to an optimal level to satisfy demand, performance management and payroll processing
Maintain an airport staffing model that uses member demand/flow and departing flight schedules as an input to determine staff allocation
Analyze key metrics, customer feedback and direct "on the floor" observations to make informed decisions on how to improve each facet of the operations
Assist in the preparation of a monthly reporting and metrics to monitor the health of our Las Vegas operations
Serve as a CLEAR ambassador throughout the airport and airline community, establishing relationships with the local TSA leadership and Las Vegas airport leadership
Collaborate with other CLEAR Managers to create CLEAR best practices
May 13, 2014, 6:36 pm
#84
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
With GE giving you pre-check, lots of pax being sent to pre-check lines and the ability to purchase pre-check from TSA, how many pax will be opting for CLEAR?
May 15, 2014, 4:21 pm
#85
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BUR/LAX
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, HHonors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 2,505
The problem is that with so many people qualifying for Pre-Check now, the lines can be pretty long. With CLEAR, if you have Pre-Check, you get to cut to the front of the Pre-Check line which can be a real timesaver.
May 18, 2014, 4:18 pm
#86
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Now, even with non-pc being sent to pc lane, it still never takes me more than 5 minutes (at LAS) to get through security.
May 19, 2014, 8:10 pm
#87
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SF
Programs: UA, SPG
Posts: 7
Yeah with the stated goal of moving 50% of traffic to Pre-check lines by the end of the year, CLEAR will become pretty valuable by years end.
May 23, 2014, 5:51 pm
#88
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: DL Diamond, HH Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 553
At least in DCA, there are now multiple lanes processing PreCheck. It still goes much faster than the regular lane. As more people use PreCheck, I think (like DCA) most airports will just add more PreCheck lanes. I'm not seeing a scenario which would encourage me to get Clear on top of GE/PreCheck.
Mar 17, 2015, 6:28 pm
#89
Join Date: May 2003
Location: GEG
Programs: Motel 6 Club Avoir Le Cafard
Posts: 5,027
So I heard a radio commercial for CLEAR offering some period of free enrollment, I bit. I entered some info online and was required to come to the airport to complete the sign-up process. I entered a promo code, FLYVEGAS .
When I got to LAS, I walked right past the large but invisible CLEAR booth and woiund up next door at the PreCheck booth. PreCheck, it was explained, is $99.. The heck with that, I've got CLEAR for free!
I finally found the booth where my passport, DL, eyes and fingers were duly scanned. The young lady said I would be receiving my CLEAR card in 7 days. "So this means I don't have to take off my shoes? How much is the enrollment after the free trial period?" $179, and you still do have to take off your shoes. The only thing you get for your $179 is a pass to the front of the security line.
1. All you get is a line pass? For $179??!! And you still have to take off your shoes??!!
2. If all you get is a line pass, what's the point of collecting your eyeball and fingerprint scans? Who cares if some bad guy with bad-guy fingerprints gets to go to the front of the line? There wouldn't be any increased risk or threat to aviation, right?
3. What's the value proposition of this? Surely any DYKWIA can figure out how to get to the front of the line? For example by buying an upgrade??
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When I got to LAS, I walked right past the large but invisible CLEAR booth and woiund up next door at the PreCheck booth. PreCheck, it was explained, is $99.. The heck with that, I've got CLEAR for free!
I finally found the booth where my passport, DL, eyes and fingers were duly scanned. The young lady said I would be receiving my CLEAR card in 7 days. "So this means I don't have to take off my shoes? How much is the enrollment after the free trial period?" $179, and you still do have to take off your shoes. The only thing you get for your $179 is a pass to the front of the security line.
1. All you get is a line pass? For $179??!! And you still have to take off your shoes??!!
2. If all you get is a line pass, what's the point of collecting your eyeball and fingerprint scans? Who cares if some bad guy with bad-guy fingerprints gets to go to the front of the line? There wouldn't be any increased risk or threat to aviation, right?
3. What's the value proposition of this? Surely any DYKWIA can figure out how to get to the front of the line? For example by buying an upgrade??
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Last edited by mbstone; Mar 17, 2015 at 6:39 pm
Mar 19, 2015, 6:16 am
#90
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
Personally for our travel I really can't see the advantage of CLEAR. Maybe it works well for those who have it in their home airport and travel to and from the few cities that have CLEAR. We have CLEAR here but then again the line has been closed down the last two times we flew out so that's another issue.
Last edited by Randyk47; Mar 23, 2015 at 7:23 am