Those two things are not mutually exclusive.

Security lines were long and stupid before the advent of the TSA, and I would have paid for Clear then, too.

Perhaps it's because I, too, am in a regulated industry, so various organs of the state already have my places of residence for the last 25 years (foreign and domestic), details of my secondary through post-graduate education, names and details of my friends and colleagues, as well as my handprints. I even receive mail from my insurance company suggesting healthy living tips because I once spiked a blood pressure test while scared about a biopsy.

I have no illusions of privacy as it is, so I'm willing to pay to expedite my way through the airport.

I commute across a bridge, so the state tracks how often I do so, and when I pass over sensors in the road even when I'm not on the bridge.

If I don't want the federales to know where I'm traveling, I'm putting my FasTrak pass in a mylar bag, spray-painting my license plate with shiny clear lacquer and driving cross-country, where I'll pay cash to stay in a motel by the hour.

If I actually just want to get someplace, and don't care who knows it, I'm using my Clear card and enjoying more time to order my Starbucks where they can track my use of my Starbucks card.

Greg

I really don't remember the lines being long at all say pre-2000. And I also don't remember having such contempt for the individuals who were working security at that time. Perhaps your experiences were different? :confused:

I happen to value my privacy. Yes, I know the government has some information about me. That doesn't mean that 1) I agree with that practice of collection or 2) that the collection of that information should be expanded.

bump for any sort of updates....

Praise the lord!!!
 

This is the BEST news I have heard since I learned that my new proctologist was a former Miss Texas (-:

I couldn't have put it better myself! I have been so peeved since Clear shut down and it has put a serious crimp in the ease of my travel days. I liked having more time with the family or customers/colleages, but now I have to worry about long lines. I would so love for Clear to come back and would sign back up. What does it really matter if we provide our information? they have it already and unless you become one of those folks that walks around wearing an aluminum hat, glasses, and make up they are pretty much going to figure you out anyway.....however, if you do they they will probably look closer at you. :-)

Instead of blaming Clear, why don't you set your frustration level at the TSA?

It's the TSA who mandates every passenger, Clear member or not, to disrobe, divest liquids, laptops, CPAP machines and other machinery from bags all because their equipment lacks the ability to properly examine these items without a timely investment.

Or set your frustration level at the airlines. Airline elite security lines would work just fine at MCO, ex-Clear Central, in particular. Unfortunately, WN seems to have a strangle hold there, and won't support anything that might make flying legacies more palatable. :td:

That's where UA Global Services can help! ;)

(Not me, anymore).

Found this article with an update on what is happening with Clear.

http://www.btnonline.com/businesstra..._id=1004050248

another article: http://www.travelweekly.com/article3_ektid207260.aspx.
Note from the article: Verified Identity Pass said in its bankruptcy filing that it is looking to sell all of its assets, including its biometric customer data.

The company said it needs the consent of each customer to sell that data and asked the court to appoint an ombudsman to oversee the information transfer.

I'm not just talking about Orlando. If the TSA would straighten up its act, it would benefit all ~465 airports, including Orlando.

Not being a UA fan, how does GS help at MCO?

If the line is really bad, you can go back to the check-in counter and beg an airline employee to walk you through. I haven't heard of that not working yet.

How about Premium Credit Card Holders use Clear?
 

I think it would be a cool feature if holders of credit cards such as Bank of America Accolades Visa Signature Credit Cards etc can enroll in the Clear Program and the fee would be waived or reduced since most holders are also frequent travelers. When paying $200+ in annual fees it would be cool to strike a deal with BOFA and Morgan Stanley premium credit card holders as the test.

I see. That makes since..
With the line at MCO yesterday, I would do about anything to get CLEAR back.... It will only get worse as the snowbirds converge on the FL sunshine.

I am mixed on this. I liked the fact that CLEAR was exclusive to those who specifically paid for the service. Kind of like club membership... I tend to hate waiting in line behind the guy that pulls out every AMEX known to man trying to gain access to a specific club. However, if such a card existed that would gain CLEAR access, I would look into it.