Do all airports accept clear?

Having CLEAR can get you through airport security faster, but unlike TSA PreCheck, it isn't available at every airport. Yet you'll increasingly find these kiosks at airports big and small across the country. CLEAR is now available at 51 airports across the U.S. after its most recent addition in Kansas City (MCI).



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Unlike TSA PreCheck, Clear is only available at a few dozen domestic airports. Members use a faster line to scan their fingerprint or iris before moving directly to the security lane. Clear is also available at other venues that require lining up for a security check, like stadiums.

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Last year Clear (another U.S.-based security expediting platform that costs $189 per year) acquired virtual queuing company Whyline and has since partnered with airports in North America and Europe to develop a security line reservation system called Reserve by Clear.

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You'll need to be 18 years or older to apply for Clear and must have one of the following forms of valid and unamended photo identification: A U.S. driver's license, a U.S. passport, a U.S. passport card, a U.S.-issued permanent resident card, a state issued ID, a U.S. military ID, or a Global Entry card.

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Clear is not necessarily better than Global Entry, as both programs improve the experience of two very different parts of travel. Clear saves you time going through security screenings ahead of travel, while Global Entry saves you time at customs when reentering the U.S. after international travel.

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There's no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can reserve a time slot in advance (free of charge) then head to the front of the security line. There's no need to experience a repeat of last year's flightmare at Amsterdam's Schiphol.

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You'll need to be 18 years or older to apply for Clear and must have one of the following forms of valid and unamended photo identification: A U.S. driver's license, a U.S. passport, a U.S. passport card, a U.S.-issued permanent resident card, a state issued ID, a U.S. military ID, or a Global Entry card.

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European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) | Federal Aviation Administration.

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CLEAR is often faster than TSA PreCheck since it lets members verify their identity with biometrics instead of having them stand in line to show identification.

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The American Express CLEAR credit offers a $189 statement credit to fully cover the cost of a one-year CLEAR? Plus membership. The credit renews each year, so in effect, you're getting a complimentary CLEAR? Plus membership for as long as you hold certain Amex cards.

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Applying for Global Entry is more of a hassle than TSA PreCheck. Here's why: Passport: You must already have a valid passport to apply for Global Entry. Getting a passport comes with its own costs and paperwork.

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If you already have TSA PreCheck and want to shave off more time, it can be a worthwhile purchase when you use locations that offer CLEAR. Let's say you travel once a month and CLEAR saves you 30 minutes each trip. Roundtrip, you get an extra hour of your time back, adding up to 12 hours saved per year.

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