The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
#1052
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 17
I recently flew to/from DCA-- MCO and both time I bypassed the CLEAR lines and went directly to the TSA Pre security attendants. In both cases the TSA lines looked, and were much faster that having to first go through CLEAR, who would then take me to TSA Pre lanes.. In MCO I noticed that the CLEAR workers had blocked the entry gate while answering questions, or speaking to future clear applicants. They (the CLEAR workers/attendants) ignored my presence, so after waiting for 45 seconds I went directly to the TSA Pre attendant. In DCA, on my way back to MCO, the CLEAR attendants were busy talking amongst themselves. By this time I completely lost trust utilizing clear to pass security, so I went straight to the almost empty TSA Pre checkpoint. My credit card pays for clear so I am keeping it FOR NOW, but it's not something worth paying for in my opinion. If you already have TSA Pre use it until the TSA Pre lanes are backed up then go to CLEAR. This is just my opinion only and others will have different opinions.
#1053
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
I recently flew to/from DCA-- MCO and both time I bypassed the CLEAR lines and went directly to the TSA Pre security attendants. In both cases the TSA lines looked, and were much faster that having to first go through CLEAR, who would then take me to TSA Pre lanes.. In MCO I noticed that the CLEAR workers had blocked the entry gate while answering questions, or speaking to future clear applicants. They (the CLEAR workers/attendants) ignored my presence, so after waiting for 45 seconds I went directly to the TSA Pre attendant. In DCA, on my way back to MCO, the CLEAR attendants were busy talking amongst themselves. By this time I completely lost trust utilizing clear to pass security, so I went straight to the almost empty TSA Pre checkpoint. My credit card pays for clear so I am keeping it FOR NOW, but it's not something worth paying for in my opinion. If you already have TSA Pre use it until the TSA Pre lanes are backed up then go to CLEAR. This is just my opinion only and others will have different opinions.
#1054
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,774
We flew out of MCO on Monday. Since we had not yet completed our enrollment but had paid for Clear, we went to the Clear location where the two staff were unoccupied so they helped us complete our enrollment, then walked us to the TSA Pre queue, which was not at all crowded. We would not have needed the Clear queue in this instance, but now we are set up for any future needs.
#1056
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Central Florida
Programs: DL PM; MR Titanium & LTT; Hilton Diamond; National Exec Elite
Posts: 69
In MCO I noticed that the CLEAR workers had blocked the entry gate while answering questions, or speaking to future clear applicants. They (the CLEAR workers/attendants) ignored my presence, so after waiting for 45 seconds I went directly to the TSA Pre attendant. In DCA, on my way back to MCO, the CLEAR attendants were busy talking amongst themselves. By this time I completely lost trust utilizing clear to pass security, so I went straight to the almost empty TSA Pre checkpoint.
#1057
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
Did CLEAR family membership cost go up from $50 to $60?
I kept reading from blogger sites that family member costs $50, but when I went to sign up for myself (free as delta diamond) and it's showing $60 when i tried to add family members.
I kept reading from blogger sites that family member costs $50, but when I went to sign up for myself (free as delta diamond) and it's showing $60 when i tried to add family members.
#1059
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Platinum, Starbucks Gold, PF Chang's Warrior, Wine Century 100
Posts: 1,105
I added a family member a couple months ago and the charge was $60.
#1060
#1061
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,003
Sorry if this was already discussed. I have linked my Delta account with Clear several years ago and, as a general Delta member, I was charged $99. But the latest renewal notice says I will be charged $119. I thought existing Delta members were grandfathered in with the old discount of $99. Has this changed?
#1062
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: If only I knew
Programs: Several of my own making in which I was recently fast-tracked to super-duper-über-elite status
Posts: 1,074
Just got a courtesy two month extension to my membership, but was met with an ugly surprise:
As of Sept 2021 pricing for grandfathered Delta SkyMiles members will increase to the current pricing levels. Plus, as already noted, increase in family add-on fee to $60.
I haven't received any notification of this at all and only found out when I logged into my account to confirm the extension.
As of Sept 2021 pricing for grandfathered Delta SkyMiles members will increase to the current pricing levels. Plus, as already noted, increase in family add-on fee to $60.
I haven't received any notification of this at all and only found out when I logged into my account to confirm the extension.
Sorry if this was already discussed. I have linked my Delta account with Clear several years ago and, as a general Delta member, I was charged $99. But the latest renewal notice says I will be charged $119. I thought existing Delta members were grandfathered in with the old discount of $99. Has this changed?
#1063
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,003
It was changed as of Sept 2021 per my post above. I was able to get them to honor the old price for this renewal, but I think it was only because I was given courtesy extensions and had an email stating I would be charged the old price. I was told specifically that the next renewal would be at the new pricing.
Last edited by naumank; Oct 8, 2021 at 8:42 pm
#1064
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
Clear is now in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. All LAX terminals have a Clear lane now.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...301392920.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...301392920.html
#1065
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,849
Clear is now in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. All LAX terminals have a Clear lane now.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...301392920.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...301392920.html