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
Aug 8, 2019, 1:37 pm
#271
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,342
As an avid NEXUS user, I actually prefer the iris to the fingers, but they always want me to use my fingers first.
Aug 8, 2019, 3:12 pm
#272
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,925
That’s an inaccurate statement. My passport has my full first and middle names. I use a short form of my middle name for my MP account (and everyday life) and, therefore, my boarding passes print out with my short form middle name only. Never had a problem and almost all of my travel is international.
Last edited by FLYMSY; Aug 8, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Aug 8, 2019, 3:19 pm
#273
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Houston
Programs: UA Silver, IHG Plat AMB, Hertz Pres. Circle, Avis Presidents Club; Caesars Diamond Plus
Posts: 641
This might be a big problem for me. I have GE and when I come back into the U.S., 9 times out of 10 the scanner can’t read my fingerprints. I get the big X on my receipt and have to go see the CBP agent. I’ve been doing the lotion thing for years prior to landing and it really doesn’t work for me. I wonder how this would affect registering for CLEAR. Any ideas?
) so when I signed up for CLEAR a few years ago I had them register my irises and fingerprints (such as they were) but only use my eyes when I go to the CLEAR kiosks now. I don't even try using my fingerprints; I tell them I use my eyes only and they don't give me any problems about it at all.Regarding the fingerprints on the GE kiosk (or any other one, for that matter) -- try touching your fingers to your forehead instead of using lotion. Sometimes just a little bit of oil from your skin helps.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 8, 2019 at 3:49 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Aug 8, 2019, 3:28 pm
#274
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,925
Some CBP agents have given me various tips over the years. I tried them all and none of them seem to work.
Aug 8, 2019, 5:54 pm
#276
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
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.
Aug 8, 2019, 6:01 pm
#278
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
Aug 9, 2019, 9:23 am
#279
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,266
I'm a United 1K with Nexus... in other words, I have a biometric secure identity card, I"m known to the US government, I'm in and out ALL the time... CLEAR is a private company and not a division of the US government. I would think NEXUS should be sufficient for their needs? It's really frustrating.
Aug 9, 2019, 10:01 am
#280
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K; Hertz PC
Posts: 4,164
I join WhiteThunder... why does this process exclude Canadians?
I'm a United 1K with Nexus... in other words, I have a biometric secure identity card, I"m known to the US government, I'm in and out ALL the time... CLEAR is a private company and not a division of the US government. I would think NEXUS should be sufficient for their needs? It's really frustrating.
I'm a United 1K with Nexus... in other words, I have a biometric secure identity card, I"m known to the US government, I'm in and out ALL the time... CLEAR is a private company and not a division of the US government. I would think NEXUS should be sufficient for their needs? It's really frustrating.
Aug 9, 2019, 6:18 pm
#281
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,236
Three out of my last four times through GE I couldn't get the fingers to work and ended with an agent. Maybe those kiosks will have retinal scans at some point as well.
Aug 9, 2019, 9:32 pm
#283
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
I just signed up online. The online form only asked for First Name, Last Name, E-mail address, zip code, and DOB; then to the payment page. It did not ask for Middle Name. My BP has my middle name spelled out since it has to match my passport. Since CLEAR profile has to match BP, will I have a chance to add my Middle Name to my CLEAR profile during the in-person enrollment completion at the airport?
Aug 10, 2019, 12:49 am
#284
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Portland OR
Programs: United 1K 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 560
Btw I used Clear today (Friday) at DTW to sail past around 20 people lined up in the Precheck line. Then had to wait behind 5 or 6 clueless kettles as they fumbled around getting their bags onto the belt (shoes off then on, coins in pockets, belt still on, etc etc). The more clueless people with Pre means massively slower lines and a backup before the ID check. Clear certainly helps there.
Aug 10, 2019, 11:22 am
#285
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 553
Not sure if this helps on GE machines, but on the Clear machines, it helped when I dropped my wrists and let the weight of my hand apply pressure to the sensor instead of pressing my fingers down directly. Have no idea why but it scans much more quickly for me than it did before. The move isn’t very natural and took me awhile to get it just right, but it’s been pretty consistent with Clear machines once I got it down.