The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
Jul 25, 2018, 5:28 pm
#631
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CLEAR impacting vision?
Has anyone else experienced an impact to their vision from the CLEAR scan? If so, please PM me.
Last edited by pbjag; Jul 27, 2018 at 2:52 pm
Jul 26, 2018, 12:56 pm
#632
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https://www.clearme.com/partner/lyft
Fine print: "Benefits pursuant to this offer are limited to "New CLEAR Members". New CLEAR Members are new enrollments that do not have an existing CLEAR account on file."
As a Lyft rider, enjoy an exclusive free 3 month trial of CLEAR, plus a $20 airport ride credit with Lyft and a $50 credit with LoungeBuddy.
Jul 29, 2018, 5:21 am
#633
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
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1) I went through the full CLEAR fingerprint/boarding pass scan.
2) The CLEAR rep asked, "Do you have your ID?"
3) The CLEAR rep proceeded to take my phone and ID over to the TDC.
4) It took more than 30 seconds for the TSO to acknowledge the CLEAR rep. By that time my phone screen had timed out and locked.
5) I walked over to the CLEAR rep to unlock my phone.
6) The CLEAR rep scanned my mobile boarding pass on the TSA scanner, and the TSO compared my ID to the name on the display and looked my way to compare the photo.
If the system was down, why bother with the scan on the kiosk?
2) The CLEAR rep asked, "Do you have your ID?"
3) The CLEAR rep proceeded to take my phone and ID over to the TDC.
4) It took more than 30 seconds for the TSO to acknowledge the CLEAR rep. By that time my phone screen had timed out and locked.
5) I walked over to the CLEAR rep to unlock my phone.
6) The CLEAR rep scanned my mobile boarding pass on the TSA scanner, and the TSO compared my ID to the name on the display and looked my way to compare the photo.
If the system was down, why bother with the scan on the kiosk?
Jul 29, 2018, 1:36 pm
#634
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
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same type of thing is happening at SFO lately. One Clear agent says it's the extra security TSA is comparing at the moment along with the queue configuration changes too. She says " get a paper boarding pass and you won't have to show ID". So I did as lately I've been checking luggage. Now at the counter,nether pretend they can't print them as they ask for my mobile boarding pass along with my ID. ...!
Jul 30, 2018, 10:30 am
#635
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
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I haven't flown out of SFO since I signed up for CLEAR a few months ago, but the paper boarding pass doesn't seem to make sense. I usually print a paper boarding pass in case my phone has any issues, but I have it buried inside my briefcase. A large part of the value of CLEAR along with Precheck is to be able to organize items in advance of the checkpoint to streamline the process. This is even more important as more of the Precheck checkpoints don't have the doggie bowls and gray bins. As a contrast to my experience at SJC, I merely flashed my mobile boarding pass to the TDC (no scan) at DTW on the return trip and didn't have to show ID.
I agree completely with you. Maybe it's my "luck" but twice this month I've been in line at SFO and they've had the dog(s) sniffing people in the queues. Maybe this is just to "mix things up" a bit or just a tip and random checks. But it's when this occurs that I've been asked for my ID in addition to having the mobile pass or paper boarding pass by TSA.
Aug 3, 2018, 4:12 pm
#636
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I'm flying OZ out of LAX (TBIT) tomorrow. From what I can tell, CLEAR is in every other terminal? Should I just get the hotel shuttle to drop me at T4 so I can go through there?
Aug 6, 2018, 8:50 am
#638
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Location: Denver, CO
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According to the CLEAR "Where We Are" directory, they are at every terminal at LAX except for TBIT.
Aug 6, 2018, 9:16 am
#639
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In any event, @canadiancow's flight left on Saturday.
Aug 6, 2018, 12:58 pm
#640
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
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Biometrics provider now enables alcohol purchases at Seahawks and Mariners games
https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/06/cl...ariners-games/
Clear, the biometrics company you’ve probably seen at airports and at a few other prominent queues, is rolling out the capability to simultaneously verify your ID and pay for an alcoholic drink with your fingerprint. It’s only at Seattle’s CenturyLink and Safeco Fields (and only a handful of concessions stands at those), but if it’s successful you can bet we’ll be seeing more of it.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:08 am
#642
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Has anyone been having fingerprint issues lately? Both of my flights this week, the fingerprint scanner failed. Right hand, left hand, thumbs...none of them recognized me. I was able to get through using the eye scanner on all occasions, but even that was a little finnicky.
I don't think my hands were any cleaner/dirtier than they normally are. This is the first time in 3-4 years I've had any problems scanning.
I don't think my hands were any cleaner/dirtier than they normally are. This is the first time in 3-4 years I've had any problems scanning.
Aug 16, 2018, 3:28 pm
#643
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
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I used it at SJC Tuesday and had no problems. I tend to wipe the excess oil and/or sweat from my fingers before trying to use the machines, though.
(Also used it at AT&T Park the other day, too!)
(Also used it at AT&T Park the other day, too!)
Aug 16, 2018, 3:37 pm
#644
Join Date: Dec 2008
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(I have the same problem with restroom faucets that can't seem to see my hands. Guess I'm the wrong color.)
Aug 16, 2018, 3:41 pm
#645
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
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But yeah, the CLEAR machines are 100% as long as I wipe my fingers first; when I was registering the first time I hadn't done that and it was hard to get a read.
Now what doesn't work for me is the iris scan! I don't bother even trying it anymore- maybe its 'cause I wear contacts.