How do you use CLEAR at the airport?


How do you use CLEAR at the airport? At participating airports, look for the CLEAR Plus Lane at TSA security checkpoints and one of our friendly CLEAR Ambassadors will greet you! At the CLEAR pod, you'll scan your boarding pass, confirm your identity with your eyes or fingerprints, and then we'll escort you straight to standard physical screening.


What is faster clear or Global Entry?

Clear allows travelers to quickly verify their identity before airport security, and Global Entry allows travelers to quickly navigate the U.S. customs process after arriving in the United States.


How long does TSA Clear take?

Most applicants receive approval notification in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Considering this, applicants are encouraged to renew at least 60 days prior to expiry.


Do you still go through TSA with clear?

Security protocols: Although you can bypass the documentation check with Clear, you must still go through the TSA physical security screening measures. With TSA PreCheck, your trip through the security screening should be easier and quicker.


Does CLEAR get you through security faster?

Using biometric data to identify travelers (rather than manually checking photo identification), Clear machines allow flyers to bypass long security queues and get to a TSA screening point faster.


Is TSA PreCheck included with clear?

The most expensive program of the three, CLEAR costs $189 for an annual membership and does not include TSA PreCheck, like Global Entry does. With CLEAR, you can add up to three adult family members for only $50/year each. Kids under 18 are free and don't need to enroll.


Can you add TSA PreCheck after booking?

However, the answer is yes to the question Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation? You must update existing flights and your airline loyalty program profiles to be able to use the dedicated airport security lanes for PreCheck members.


Is clear used for international travel?

Global Entry expedites your return to the U.S. after international travel while Clear helps you skip the ID check at TSA security lines before domestic or international flights. Clear verifies your identity via a fingerprint or an eye scan.


How do you get TSA PreCheck for free?

How Do I Get TSA Precheck for Free?
  1. Aeroplan® Credit Card.
  2. The Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  3. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  4. Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  5. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.


What gets you through TSA faster?

Enroll in TSA PreCheck or Clear
TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that allows those who are enrolled to go through an airport security line that is usually shorter and faster than the regular line.