Does Delta Platinum get clear for free?

What is the cost of a CLEAR Membership? If you're a SkyMiles Diamond Medallion member, you can enroll in CLEAR free of charge. The membership is $149 per year for cardholders of a Delta Amex and Platinum, Gold, and Silver Medallion members. General SkyMiles members can sign up for CLEAR for $179 per year.



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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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If you've got the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in your wallet, you can buy one-time Sky Club access for $50 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for another $50 each. However, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, this benefit is going away completely.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck®.

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If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.

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This card, even with its annual fee, is well worth it for those who are frequent Delta flyers. Each year when you renew the card, you can receive a domestic main cabin round-trip companion certificate. Plus, when you fly on Delta, you can check your first bag free, along with saving up to $50 on a round-trip flight.

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Does the Amex Platinum card offer Delta status? No, the Amex Platinum card does not offer elite status with Delta or any other airlines. It does, however, offer complimentary Delta Sky Club access when you are traveling with Delta.

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Further, Silver Medallion members who hold The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card can get complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs when traveling on a Delta-operated or -marketed flight, or for $50 when flying a SkyTeam partner.

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Since TSA PreCheck is available at more airports and provides expedited security wait times, as well as an easier screening process, TSA PreCheck is better than Clear if you want to only get one.

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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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As the name suggests, it's run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. TSA PreCheck costs $78 for a five-year membership, and $70 to renew.

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