Here’s how to use Clear Plus, which lets you speed through airport security lines in minutes.
What is Clear?
How does Clear Plus work at the airport?
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Occasional exceptions occur, such as randomized screenings, and an ID must be presented in those cases.
How does Reserve Powered by Clear work?
This allows you to go through security and show your ID at a specified time.
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Each reservation is held for 20 minutes if your party is late.
Note that Reserve is not available to Clear Plus members or those using TSA Pre-Check.
How does Clear work everywhere else?
Which airports use Clear Plus?
How much does Clear cost?
An individual Clear Plus membership to use at the airport costs $199 a year.
Those under the age of 18 can enter the Clear lane with a member free of charge.
Delta SkyMiles members are eligible for discounted Clear Plus rates.
General SkyMiles members can save $10.
MileagePlus members pay $189 per year.
Who is eligible for the Clear program?
How do I enroll in Clear?
Next, answer a few questions to verify your identity and provide payment.
Is there a way to do a free trial for Clear Plus?
Clear offers a special promotion through its website that lets new members enjoy atwo-month free trial.
Simply sign up online, then complete your enrollment at a Clear airport location the next time you travel.
You’ll be charged the regular $199 annual fee once your free trial ends.
There are no extensions of the trial period, so save it for when you have upcoming trips.
This free trial is a seasonal offer that requires a unique promo code to be redeemed.
Which credit cards come with Clear Plus membership as a cardholder benefit?
Co-branded credit cards with Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines offer discounted membership rates for Clear Plus.
What is the difference between Clear Plus and TSA PreCheck?
A five-year membership costs $78 and can be renewed online for $70 or in-person for $78.
Check to see if any of your currentcredit cards offer a creditfor TSA PreCheck membership as an included perk.
What is the difference between Clear Plus and global entry?
When is a Clear Membership worth it?
Security lines can sometimes be very long and every minute counts when you’re in a hurry.
The upgraded airport membership, Clear Plus, may also be worth it if you frequently fly.
