Jul 29, 2019, 1:42 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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
Jul 29, 2019, 10:45 am
#62
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Houston
Programs: UA Silver, IHG Plat AMB, Hertz Pres. Circle, Avis Presidents Club; Caesars Diamond Plus
Posts: 641
I've had CLEAR for several years, and they've renewed me for $99 for the past three. I told them it did me no good at IAH since they had taken the kiosks out of the terminals I used (B, C and E), and I was only ever able to use it in at BWI and LAS (really comes in handy at both places, honestly!) They renewed my membership at that rate automatically the last two years; I haven't had to ask for it each time.
SO....when will we see those kiosks back at IAH B, C and E?
SO....when will we see those kiosks back at IAH B, C and E?
Jul 29, 2019, 10:45 am
#63
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA Gold (.85 MM), HH Diamond, SPG Platinum (LT Gold), Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 5,648
Given that Delta has had this for years, I doubt it will increase lines much, because there is rarely a line to begin with.
Jul 29, 2019, 10:47 am
#64
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
I'm curious if CLEAR will be faster than the GS bypass lane at pre-check. The only thing that sometimes slows the GS line down is when the TSA ID checker takes people from the regular line first, but it's never more than a minute or two wait.
Jul 29, 2019, 10:47 am
#65
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 6,334
Jul 29, 2019, 10:53 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1MM GS, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 283
Has anyone tried using CLEAR with Hertz? I saw the scanner the last couple times I rented at LAX but not sure if it saves any time since you have to use the same exit gates as a regular person. Not sure if other car rental locations have a dedicated line.
Jul 29, 2019, 10:57 am
#67
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 21,530
The only advantage I see is that you don't have to whip our your DL to show to a Hertz agent. As a person who keeps his wallet in a front pocket, I loathe having to take it out (and/or put it back in) while in a seated position, especially when hindered by a seatbelt.
Jul 29, 2019, 11:02 am
#68
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
Helpful tip: I used the link to add my Mileage Plus number to my existing CLEAR Basic Membership, and it said it was linked, but I was offered $129 upgrade pricing (which I got because I signed up via an email from Hertz). The Hertz pricing was overriding the United pricing. They have a support article that mentions Delta pricing taking precedence over Hertz, but I guess they hadn't yet updated their systems to use United?
I used the online web chat to speak to an agent (started off 17 in line, took about 10 minutes till i spoke with an agent), and this is what they told me:
"At this time, we would recommend allowing some time for your online membership to reflect your United pricing. Due to high customer volume, we are seeing some delays with the website today. If for any reason your pricing is not reflected online within 24 hours, please reach back out to CLEAR- Member Services"
I used the online web chat to speak to an agent (started off 17 in line, took about 10 minutes till i spoke with an agent), and this is what they told me:
"At this time, we would recommend allowing some time for your online membership to reflect your United pricing. Due to high customer volume, we are seeing some delays with the website today. If for any reason your pricing is not reflected online within 24 hours, please reach back out to CLEAR- Member Services"
Jul 29, 2019, 11:15 am
#69
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA Gold (.85 MM), HH Diamond, SPG Platinum (LT Gold), Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 5,648
That's why I tried to think of a neutral location such as MCO or LAS in my head before I responded.
If non 1K's or GS members don't bother with the cost, it will be a non issue. I have plenty of friends and colleagues that refuse to pay for Global Entry or PreCheck out of pocket, now if the employer would pay that is a different story... All people that average 140 flights/year.
Now of course EWR, specifically Concourse A is a different animal. No idea how CLEAR would or even could help.
If non 1K's or GS members don't bother with the cost, it will be a non issue. I have plenty of friends and colleagues that refuse to pay for Global Entry or PreCheck out of pocket, now if the employer would pay that is a different story... All people that average 140 flights/year.
Now of course EWR, specifically Concourse A is a different animal. No idea how CLEAR would or even could help.
Jul 29, 2019, 11:27 am
#71
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,121
Jul 29, 2019, 11:28 am
#72
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: In between IAD and DCA
Programs: UA Plat 1.1MM , Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,262
I understand as a Plat that I'm not exactly the most elite here at UA, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little insulted that I'm put in the same category as credit card holders (who may never fly a mile), and have to pay pretty much the same as general members who might fly once a year.
I have flown with *A/UA solely for years (I can count on one hand the number of non *A flights I've taken the last 10 years), and have hundreds of thousands of UA miles. Why am I paying the same as a silver member, and only $10 less than a general member? Kind of a slap in the face.
I have flown with *A/UA solely for years (I can count on one hand the number of non *A flights I've taken the last 10 years), and have hundreds of thousands of UA miles. Why am I paying the same as a silver member, and only $10 less than a general member? Kind of a slap in the face.
Jul 29, 2019, 11:28 am
#73
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,417
BTW, I assume that if one signs up through this offer you can use Clear on non-UA flights as well, yes?
Jul 29, 2019, 11:33 am
#74
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA Gold (.85 MM), HH Diamond, SPG Platinum (LT Gold), Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 5,648
