Jul 29, 2019, 1:42 pm
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United Airlines and CLEAR Partner to Make Travel Easier for MileagePlus® Members
MileagePlus members will receive free or discounted CLEAR memberships
CLEAR eyes expansion at major United airport hubs
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MileagePlus members will receive free or discounted CLEAR memberships
CLEAR eyes expansion at major United airport hubs
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Pricing
Beginning today, CLEAR and United are offering free CLEAR membership for Global Services and Premier® 1K® members. In addition, Premier Platinum, Gold and Silver members as well as most United credit card members receive a discounted membership rate of $109 while all other MileagePlus members are eligible for a discounted offer of $119 per year. An annual CLEAR membership retails for $179. To learn more and take advantage of this pricing, customers can visit clearme.com/united and united.com/clear.
Present UA hubs with CLEAR -- DEN, EWR, IAD, LAX, SFO, ORD, IAH
Other present locations -- DFW, SEA, LAS, SLC, SAT, AUS, MIA, BWI, FLL, BHM, JFK, LGA, CVG, PHX, BOS, CLE, ATL, SJC, MSP, DTW, MCO, DCA, MSY, SMF, BNA, STL (Not all of these allow access to UA gates)
Also available at some NBA/NHL/MLB arenas for expedited entry.
Related thread: The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
Sign up for CLEAR as an UA MP elite
Link your United Account to an Existing Clear Account: https://www.clearme.com/partner-deta...nited-airlines
An ID is scanned during initial biometric registration. An individual's document (usually a driver's license) occasionally does not scan correctly (worn/faded/scratches/code resolution/etc), so an alternate ID (eg passport) might come in handy at initial biometric registration.
I’m an existing CLEAR member with an annual subscription, can I take advantage of the United preferred pricing for CLEAR?
If your CLEAR account was created or renewed less than 60 days ago, you’ll receive a refund for the difference of what you paid. Refunds normally take 3-5 business days after you add your United MileagePlus number to your CLEAR account.
If your CLEAR account was created or renewed less than 60 days ago, you’ll receive a refund for the difference of what you paid. Refunds normally take 3-5 business days after you add your United MileagePlus number to your CLEAR account.
Who can become a CLEAR member?
CLEAR welcomes individuals 18 years of age and older.
In order to enroll, you must have one of the following forms of photo identification: US Driver's License, US Passport, US Passport Card, US-issued Permanent Resident Card, State Issued ID, US Military ID, or Global Entry Card.
All forms of identification must be valid, unexpired, not amended and have a photo.
CLEAR welcomes individuals 18 years of age and older.
In order to enroll, you must have one of the following forms of photo identification: US Driver's License, US Passport, US Passport Card, US-issued Permanent Resident Card, State Issued ID, US Military ID, or Global Entry Card.
All forms of identification must be valid, unexpired, not amended and have a photo.
Monday - Friday 8am-9pm EST
Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm EST
United buys stake in biometric screening firm CLEAR, discounts for MP & CC members
Nov 24, 2021, 1:09 pm
#632
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K; Hertz PC
Posts: 4,214
Nov 26, 2021, 12:22 pm
#633
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Plat, HH Diamond, Supersonic (BA1Y, BA1223)
Posts: 224
Just in case someone might have the same experience... Its not a scam... 
Last Saturday I came in from HNL on the redeye. Being it was a bit after 5:45am, I headed to the T7 UC for "breakfast" and wait on my connection.
There were 15 or 20 people in line waiting to check in, and within moments, there were another 20 behind me.
A girl wearing a CLEAR nametag came out the door and asked us all if anyone was a CLEAR member. I was real tired and not in the mood for a sales pitch, but I didnt understand why she was looking for members. Against my better judgement, I raised my hemd. She asked me to follow her and we stepped through the door to the left of the check-in desk. She said she was trying out a new feature, had me scan my eyes and boarding pass. There was a few tense moments where she crossed he fingers, and then we got a green light and she turned to me and said "you are good to go, enjoy your visit!"....
Last Saturday I came in from HNL on the redeye. Being it was a bit after 5:45am, I headed to the T7 UC for "breakfast" and wait on my connection.
There were 15 or 20 people in line waiting to check in, and within moments, there were another 20 behind me.
A girl wearing a CLEAR nametag came out the door and asked us all if anyone was a CLEAR member. I was real tired and not in the mood for a sales pitch, but I didnt understand why she was looking for members. Against my better judgement, I raised my hemd. She asked me to follow her and we stepped through the door to the left of the check-in desk. She said she was trying out a new feature, had me scan my eyes and boarding pass. There was a few tense moments where she crossed he fingers, and then we got a green light and she turned to me and said "you are good to go, enjoy your visit!"....
Nov 26, 2021, 12:29 pm
#634
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: TPE, SF, DC
Programs: UA Lifetime GS 4mm
Posts: 891
Just in case someone might have the same experience... Its not a scam...
Last Saturday I came in from HNL on the redeye. Being it was a bit after 5:45am, I headed to the T7 UC for "breakfast" and wait on my connection.
There were 15 or 20 people in line waiting to check in, and within moments, there were another 20 behind me.
A girl wearing a CLEAR nametag came out the door and asked us all if anyone was a CLEAR member. I was real tired and not in the mood for a sales pitch, but I didnt understand why she was looking for members. Against my better judgement, I raised my hemd. She asked me to follow her and we stepped through the door to the left of the check-in desk. She said she was trying out a new feature, had me scan my eyes and boarding pass. There was a few tense moments where she crossed he fingers, and then we got a green light and she turned to me and said "you are good to go, enjoy your visit!"....
Last Saturday I came in from HNL on the redeye. Being it was a bit after 5:45am, I headed to the T7 UC for "breakfast" and wait on my connection.
There were 15 or 20 people in line waiting to check in, and within moments, there were another 20 behind me.
A girl wearing a CLEAR nametag came out the door and asked us all if anyone was a CLEAR member. I was real tired and not in the mood for a sales pitch, but I didnt understand why she was looking for members. Against my better judgement, I raised my hemd. She asked me to follow her and we stepped through the door to the left of the check-in desk. She said she was trying out a new feature, had me scan my eyes and boarding pass. There was a few tense moments where she crossed he fingers, and then we got a green light and she turned to me and said "you are good to go, enjoy your visit!"....
Clear has record of your flight info to automatically confirm if you can enter UC.
Nov 26, 2021, 6:13 pm
#635
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 102
I'm looking forward to trying clear next time I fly from a larger airport. My local is tiny, so no need. I am wondering about this comment however--normally you just scan boarding pass and that's it to enter UC. So if you have clear you get to jump the line, but you also need to scan your eyes in addition to your BP?
Nov 26, 2021, 6:46 pm
#636
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,905
Oct. 29, used CLEAR at SFO (on my way to SNA) and they required BP to scan. Nov. 10, we used the same checkpoint at SFO as we were on our way to OGG, and no BP required - came up automatically after completing eye scan. I thought I heard somewhere they were starting this with DL, but apparently has made it over to UA now as well.
not a club member myself, but cool they are expanding this tech to use this for club entry.
Nov 26, 2021, 8:08 pm
#637
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K; Hertz PC
Posts: 4,214
I'm looking forward to trying clear next time I fly from a larger airport. My local is tiny, so no need. I am wondering about this comment however--normally you just scan boarding pass and that's it to enter UC. So if you have clear you get to jump the line, but you also need to scan your eyes in addition to your BP?
yes, they have this at security now, as well.
Oct. 29, used CLEAR at SFO (on my way to SNA) and they required BP to scan. Nov. 10, we used the same checkpoint at SFO as we were on our way to OGG, and no BP required - came up automatically after completing eye scan. I thought I heard somewhere they were starting this with DL, but apparently has made it over to UA now as well.
not a club member myself, but cool they are expanding this tech to use this for club entry.
Oct. 29, used CLEAR at SFO (on my way to SNA) and they required BP to scan. Nov. 10, we used the same checkpoint at SFO as we were on our way to OGG, and no BP required - came up automatically after completing eye scan. I thought I heard somewhere they were starting this with DL, but apparently has made it over to UA now as well.
not a club member myself, but cool they are expanding this tech to use this for club entry.
I wouldn't be surprised if longer term plan is to do the same for club access (or perhaps it's already there and there was a no mach on your specific itinerary) -- I had noticed the CLEAR totem at the LAX UC entry when I was there late September but it was unstaffed (and the club wasn't particularly busy while I was there)
Nov 26, 2021, 10:12 pm
#638
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
May 3, 2022, 8:27 am
#639
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,925
My wife is a 1K million mile companion and has her own Explorer card. Last year when she tried to enroll in Clear at the airport, they couldn’t enroll her for free as a 1K. She was charged $179 so she canceled the membership and had the fee returned.
Today she looked at the United app and it stated that she was eligible for a free Clear membership. She tried enrolling, but it still wants her to pay $179. Also, the Clear web page had her account listed as “inactive”, presumably from the initial enrollment.
Are we to assume that 1K companions don’t get the free Clear membership? I thought that Explorer card holders got a reduced fee. Is that no longer true?
Today she looked at the United app and it stated that she was eligible for a free Clear membership. She tried enrolling, but it still wants her to pay $179. Also, the Clear web page had her account listed as “inactive”, presumably from the initial enrollment.
Are we to assume that 1K companions don’t get the free Clear membership? I thought that Explorer card holders got a reduced fee. Is that no longer true?
May 3, 2022, 8:58 am
#640
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,498
My wife is a 1K million mile companion and has her own Explorer card. Last year when she tried to enroll in Clear at the airport, they couldn’t enroll her for free as a 1K. She was charged $179 so she canceled the membership and had the fee returned.
Today she looked at the United app and it stated that she was eligible for a free Clear membership. She tried enrolling, but it still wants her to pay $179. Also, the Clear web page had her account listed as “inactive”, presumably from the initial enrollment.
Are we to assume that 1K companions don’t get the free Clear membership? I thought that Explorer card holders got a reduced fee. Is that no longer true?
Today she looked at the United app and it stated that she was eligible for a free Clear membership. She tried enrolling, but it still wants her to pay $179. Also, the Clear web page had her account listed as “inactive”, presumably from the initial enrollment.
Are we to assume that 1K companions don’t get the free Clear membership? I thought that Explorer card holders got a reduced fee. Is that no longer true?
the mix) and see what they say.
May 3, 2022, 9:38 am
#642
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,520
I must have borrowed her entitlement 
(I was reactivating a Clear membership and it decided to charge me $0 even though I haven't been 1K for a couple of years, and I originally canceled since it was the pandemic and they were renewing with a charge!)
(I was reactivating a Clear membership and it decided to charge me $0 even though I haven't been 1K for a couple of years, and I originally canceled since it was the pandemic and they were renewing with a charge!)
May 13, 2022, 9:53 am
#643
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,925
Round and round we go.
May 14, 2022, 4:30 am
#644
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,232
Clearly, making this change to MileagePlus account data falls within the domain of United Air Lines, and that is where your focus should be.
You needn't tell them why you need the change.
People get married and charge their names all the time.
And United botched it. 