Should You Enroll in the CLEAR Airport Security Program? | Why CLEAR Doesn't Replace TSA PreCheck
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Have you seen the CLEAR airport security lines? Perhaps you've wondered how the service differs from the other expedited security programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. In this video, we're going to review the CLEAR program and share whether we think it's worth the cost.
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Let me know what you think of the CLEAR program? Are any of you using it during your travels?
To be honest, I still haven’t really found a need to use CLEAR. I haven’t been traveling much for work in the past couple of years, and our travels have definitely slowed down this year due to the pandemic. 😔
This man is a legend, still replying and hearting comments on an almost 2 year old video. Thanks for the information!
Ha! I try to keep up with the comments, but I definitely fall behind at times. 😄
Clear is now included in Amex Plat, this video helps!
That’s why I’m here as well 😅
Same
Same as the gold card
I've had CLEAR and PreCheck and for years and paying for memberships to both has been well worth it for me. CLEAR jumps you to the front of the entire PreCheck line, then going through security with PreCheck is faster than security without PreCheck 90+% of the time. I've had this good experience in Denver, LAX, LGA, DFW, Austin, and probably some I've forgotten. My one regret is getting PreCheck before CLEAR. When I first paid for CLEAR after a free trial that I lucked into at Denver, I realized CLEAR would have provided a discount on PreCheck or include PreCheck in the price. The potential downside of CLEAR is that it isn't at many airports, generally just in major cities with the exception of some relatively smaller ones like Austin. In fact, LaGuardia was late to get a CLEAR option. If you won't use the few airports or fewer venues where CLEAR is available, you won't get much for your money.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It definitely seems like a valuable service if you’re traveling from major airports regularly, especially during peak hours. 👍
Very interesting information - I am glad that you highlighted all the cautions that one should consider before jumping on to the Clear program. Happy New Year to both of you!
Thanks! Happy New Year to you too. 😊
I had free Clear for a year. A rep saw I was freaking out and she pulled me aside and told me about Clear. She asked if I wanted to try it for free and of course I said yes bc I was about to miss my flight! The line at the Newark Airport in New Jersey keep getting longer and longer. Doesn't matter what time of the year. So I had to try it and it was totally worth it!
Yeah, I have friends that swear by it as well. I think it can be really useful, especially if you tend to travel during peak times. 👍
If you have Global Entry this isn't worth it. If it's possible for you, try to get the Nexus membership. $50 comes with Nexus, Global Entry and TSA Pre, for 5 years.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Clear is fantastic! We left MCO airport and the TSA precheck line was 30 minutes long. There was no one in the Clear line. So worth the cost. Also, our AMEX refunds a portion of the cost.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍
I love CLEAR and at $99 a year, I think it is worth every penny. You should have stressed the real advantage, which is to skip the one hour or more line to get to the ID check. This week I flew out of Denver and it took me exactly five minutes to do security, start to finish (timed it). One year ago, it took me more than an hour to get to ID check in Denver at this time of year. I only fly once a month with Seattle as a home base but still find this a bargain. I have global entry so TSA pre-check is automatic and it has never taken me more than six minutes to get through everything, even with full carry-ons. Flying can be an awful experience but the combination of CLEAR and lounge access improves it a lot.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Peter. 1+ hour for TSA PreCheck is insane! I’ve never seen it so long, but I would get it as well if I had to constantly endure those long lines. 👍
Ernest thank you I was wondering about this program too ! I have TSA Pre-Check as well, I don't think I would sign-up for this either ! Thank you & Happy New Year !
Jose P.
Thanks Jose! Happy New Year to you! Hope it was a great one. 🎉😊
Happy new year Trip Astute! Great video.
Thanks Jorge! Happy New Year to you too. 😊🎉
Thanks for this video. When clear first opened I joined but subsequently dropped my membership in favor of TSA pre-. After watching your video, I am considering re-enrolling in clear. Over the years the The lines at the airports I use most often Have increased exponentially. It can take quite a while to get to that first TSA checkpoint. At $99 it might actually be worth it.
Thanks Daryl! Glad the video was helpful. If you do decide to sign up, it might be worth starting the process online, but not completing it. I did that in order to get some of the screenshots for the video, and now they sent me an offer to try it for only $29 a month (for 3 months). I’m tempted to do it just to try it out. 🤓
You do an amazing job of sharing the content!!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and feedback. 😊
Very informative video thank you
Thank you! I’m glad the video was informative and helpful. 😊
I've been seeing a LOT of videos saying they store your personal biometric data. Ironically in the begining you even show that one piece on "how it works" where it says it "transforms your biometrics into encrypted code". They aren't storing your biometric data AT ALL. They are storing a hashed representation of your biometrics. Look into MD5 and SHA256. They are probably using one of those algorithms to store your data.
Thanks for the clarification. That's an important distinction. 👍
I have both global and clear but there was a time in (Jfk) pre check was so backed up and I was running 🏃🏽 late only had 20 minutes before flight clear pushed me passed the long lines and I still made my flight with 10 minutes to spare!! So I got my money back the first week it saved me a flight ticket 🎫 but I do want to say this if your a holiday traveler clear will save time and money and hassle! But TSA pre is great as well it’s just more and more people are getting enrolled so soon it will be just like any other line in time. I would say if you can afford it and use all the discounts available it should lighten the load a little because now everything is just getting more and more expensive I hope that I helped safe travels to everyone❤️✈️
Thanks for sharing! I know a lot of my friends swear by CLEAR too. I don't travel often for business anymore, but I can completely understand how saving even a few minutes each time at the airport can be so valuable. 👍
This benefit am may be worth it if you have a AMEX platinum card that pays for the service, even if you don’t travel much.
I’ve found that 2 of 3 trips it hardly matters, but every once in a while you hit the airport with a very long line (even for TSA pre-check), so it can make the difference.
Also, if you do have the AMEX platinum card you probably want to hit up a lounge before your flight, and any time saved here is extra time to enjoy your lounge membership.
Good points! 👍
You're right. The TSA Pre-check lines are getting longer and longer every few months. PreCheck was useless at Newark, NJ, the worst airport in North America. Really. Look it up.
I have clear and I got it for free on a promotion in Cleveland for a trip to Florida. We got it free for 2 months and we could cancel at anytime up to that point so we got our round trip flight free which was a lifesaver. Orlando lines are horrible and on this day Cleveland was pretty bad too and we were slightly behind schedule. While this was a lifesaver up front, in my opinion, Clear isn’t worth it. It’s very expensive if you’re only flying once or twice a year at 179 for the first adult and then an additional 60 per adult per year on top of that EVERY YEAR. We did get to skip long check in lines but we still had to wait in long security lines. If you only fly once or twice a year; this is not at all worth it considering your membership is only good for that year. The only benefit that I like with CLEAR that is different from the others is that children 18 and under are FREE, that’s not always the case with other programs but being that it’s stretched out over several years with Global Entry and TSa precheck, financially clear still isn’t worth it unless you fly several times a year to get your money worth.
Good info!! We saw the signs right by the TSA precheck at United lax terminal And was wondering what that was...thanks for the info
Thanks! Glad the video was helpful. 😊
One consideration with global entry is where the interview centers are relative to you. For us, the global entry office is about 45 minutes away, while TSA pre is only 20. Still went with global entry anyway, because it was free with CC and if we traveled internationally a few times in the 5 year period, it would easily pay off
That's a good point. There are definitely a lot more TSA PreCheck offices than Global Entry, which can definitely be a factor when applying. 👍
After watching this video, it's a no from me. HAH TSA Pre is all I need for my travel needs. Good vid and thank you!
Thanks! It's definitely an interesting program, but more than I need at the moment too. 😊
This was so helpful, thank you 🙏
Thanks for watching our video. Glad it was helpful! 😊
I started using clear, because I could use it right on the spot. I didn't have to wait for an appointment to get cleared to use it or anything. It basically let's you cut in front of the regular security line. Yes you still need to go through all the baggage check. I was doing a lot of traveling for work, and I wasn't able to get my appointment for TSA precheck.
Now that if I need to keep traveling for work, which will start up again in August. I can get my TSA pre-check. Hopefully I can get my appointment before my next flight. (But I haven't been able to get an appointment since I applied back in February)
That makes sense. When I used to travel for work, any savings in time was valuable to me, especially when I was traveling back home. 😊
Great vid, i'm going to sign up for TSA precheck, i just looked up clear and they don't operate at JFK terminal 5, which is where i always fly out of when leaving town so it's not worth it.
TSA PreCheck is great! Though you may also want to check out Global Entry. It's $100, but it includes TSA PreCheck as well. 👍
Great video! Keep it up
Thanks! I appreciate the support. 😊
Hey! nice video... Even with the $79 annual that I would be eligible for with my Delta Platinum CC, I still would not get the service. The lines for Global Entry/TSA Pre Check have not been bad, so as of right now I have no need.
Thanks! I still haven't enrolled in it either. I know some people swear by it, but I haven't had to deal with long TSA PreCheck lines (yet) when I travel. 😊
EWR in Newark just added Clear, and I signed up just yesterday when I saw it ... the TSA Precheck line is typically a 10-15 minute wait time and is extremely long, I've seen it much worse, closer to 30 minute wait times, and the Clear line was nothing, there was 2 people checking in at the terminals they have and then they went straight to the security screening which is totally worth it as I travel weekly - every other week, and don't like standing in the lines mainly because of the negative comments and attitudes in those lines, it doesn't keep you lifted mentally ... I've signed up but I still have to enroll apparently, so I'm not sure what I'll have to do once I get there but I'm ready ...
Very cool! Let me how it goes. I have some friends that love it, so I'm curious to hear your experience with the service. 👍
Awesome video, my daughter turns 5, I know that TSA pre check she goes in for free, but with Global she has to get her own, is there anyway around it? I really want global, since it makes more sense to us
It's a good question. The rumor last year was that CBP was planning to raise the application fee of Global Entry to include any children with the applicant (i.e., children wouldn't need to apply for their own account). However, those plans seem to be delayed or canceled. We're in the same boat with our little one, and are contemplating whether it's worth getting her a GE account or just waiting to see if the changes go into effect.
$179 a year for skipping the 10 seconds ID control of TSA Pre-Check?
I'm going with a strong no on this one.
I am avoiding the bad airports such as JFK, PHL and LAX like the plague.
If you HAVE to go through these airports... God help you!
Yeah, my friends that travel a lot for business have told me that it saves them a lot of time during the rush hours of travel. I definitely can't justify it, but I can see how others might find it useful.
which no annual fee credit card do you think is worth getting that gives TSA Pre check/global entry? i hear the PENFED PATHFINDER REWARDS AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD is good
Penfed is good, but can be a bit of a hassle to get since you need to sign-up for a membership to their credit union. To be honest, I would look at a card that will give you value over the long term, even if it has an annual fee. For example, the IHG Rewards Club Premier has an $89 annual fee, but it gives you a free night every year (which you can easily redeem for more than the annual fee) and it includes credit for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck. Even after the first year, the card is worth keeping if you use the free annual night.
@@TripAstute i'll check it out any other cards with an annual fee of $95 or less that comes Global Entry/TSA PreCheck worth checking
This might be a good idea now that airports will be more than packed compared to pre-Covid. Everyone will be traveling way more due to being boxed up for over a year
That's true. Once we start getting the pandemic under control and more people get vaccinated, I think we will see a huge surge in travel. 😎
Not just Sedona, checkout Jerome, old Town cottonwood, and Prescott! Some AWESOME destinations!
Good point! There are a lot of great places to check out near Sedona. 👍
Clear needs to expand to more airports
I agree! 👍
Used Clear and lines away long in Atlanta Delta your right ✅ not worth the $179. Thanks for sharing Blessings
Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍
Thank you; very helpful video; I just cancelled my trial membership.👍
Awesome. Glad the video was helpful! 😊
1Drummer I can’t find a customer service number for clear, can you help me? I need to cancel my membership
So my questions is my wife and I both have pre check . We are about to go on a trip with our 3 young kids . Clear is doing a free 2 months . Is it worth doing ?
It depends on when you are traveling. It might be worthwhile if your travel plans are during the peak business travel times (e.g., Monday mornings, Thursday evenings, etc.). Though if you only plan to use it once or twice, it might not be worth the trouble.
@@TripAstute thanks going out on a early Monday morning flight out of love . I didn't have much issues the last time with tsa pre check out of the sand airport but that was me solo without kids .
Helpful, thanks. Clear is also covered in full for AmEx Platinum members.
Yeah, it's good to the see credit card companies start to incorporate Clear into their benefits. 😎
Clear $99 + GE $85 =$184 not bad. I travel alot for work and fun. I have clear but was thinking of GE.
Yeah, I think Global Entry is an awesome deal, especially if you have a credit card that covers the cost. 😉
You don't need a premium credit card to get the $100 global entry credit. The Chase's United explorer mileage plus card also offer it, and the annual fee is only $99.
One should only sign up for CLEAR if someone is paying for it. haha.
That's true. I just did a Quora response for someone asking about all the cards that provide credit for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck. Here's the list that I came up with:
- American Express Platinum
- American Express Platinum (business)
- American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card
- Bank of America Premium Rewards
- Capital One Venture Rewards
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Chase IHG Rewards Club Premier
- Chase United Explorer
- Citi / AAdvantage Aviator Silver
- Citi / AAdvantage Executive
- Citi Prestige
- City National Bank Crystal
- SunTrust Travel Rewards World Elite Mastercard
- US Bank Altitude Reserve
- US Bank FlexPerks Gold American Express
HELLO, thank you for your tips, a question about, what State that required to obtain or change the Real ID act?
All states are supposed to be compliant by 2020. I think all now have a process in place, but there isn't a requirement for a person to get a REAL ID unless they want one.
i dont understand the point of clear still, there's usually a different tsa precheck line for ID check which i fine still super fast
Yeah, I think it depends on the specific times that you travel. For some people traveling during peak times from specific airports, the extra boost in line position is worth the cost. Since I'm not traveling much for work, I don't think it makes sense for me either.
It does seem that you’d skip the ever growing line of people waiting to show their ID’s at TSA✅...which is good, BUT...it also seems a little ‘big brother’-ish to me. Global Entry has my fingerprint already, so I guess it’s not that big of a deal, but my eye?..now THAT’S entering Minority Report territory. 😬
Yeah, I can understand the concern. While we never think of that data going anywhere, it definitely could have implications if it ends up the wrong hands. I remember when Facebook first started doing facial recognition, I was really excited. Now it completely creeps me out thinking that it could be used for other purposes if the data were to get compromised or sold! 🙁
You didn't go through the new global entry kiosk. They just take a quick picture through a cheap webcam and they know exactly who you are. They don't even need passport fingerprints or anything. So technically each and every single camera in the airport could know exactly who you are... and they probably do.
@@xx294 Good point.
Recently enrolled in CLEAR simply because my credit card company gave me a complete credit for the cost of the program. Saved little to no time last month at the Austin airport (had an earli AM flight), TSA line was very short. Return trip from JFK was disappointing, they do not participate in CLEAR. As you pointed out CLEAR only gets you to the TSA checkpoint quicker. Still have to take off shoes, jacket, pull out electronics, etc. I do not see value in the
CLEAR program - which charges per year versus TSA Precheck and Global Entry who charge about the same price for 5 years! I shall not be renewing with CLEAR.
Yeah, I think it makes sense for travelers that already have TSA PreCheck and that travel during busy times (e.g., Monday mornings or Fridays for work). For most people, it's probably not worth it.
Global Entry ID Card is the BEST IMO...
I agree. For most people, I think Global Entry provides the best value, especially since it lasts for 5 years and includes TSA PreCheck. 😎
I would test out the free trail and consider it if it truly saved me more time while traveling frequently. As of now its not needed or a priority.🤔
Yeah, that makes sense. I honestly think it only makes sense if you're a frequent traveler or have it included in your loyalty status. 👍
Now that a little more time has passed by since this video, do you still feel the same way about this service?
I think so. I haven't had a chance to use it in a long time, so I don't know if the experience has changed.
Just got the offer again on Amex gold card
Nice! 👍😎
With AMEX Platinum card is free...
Yeah, it's cool to see that CLEAR is starting to get integrated into card benefits. 👍
I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before the premium cards start offering deals on CLEAR
I completely agree! I'm surprised they haven't tried to offer it yet as a way to lure more applicants. Now with the revamped Citi Prestige, I'm hoping we see additional perks, especially with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. 🤓
I'd love to see a CSP revamp akin to the current amex platinum and gold setup. Or maybe a new card entirely. But the Chase quad setup is pretty strong as is I guess.
I’m getting by my TSA PreCheck never shows up 🥶
Are you sure you registered your Known Traveler # with the airlines? It usually won't show up until you add it your individual airline account profiles.
How do I cancel it?
I believe you can do it on the website. At least that's how I did it a few years ago.
What about both. I have clear already
I personally find TSA PreCheck (and Global Entry) to be more useful, but it really depends on your situation and location. Having Clear as well is a nice complement to other programs. 👍
Costs way more than TSA Pre/Global Entry. Much more invasive (iris scans? what the heck?!). Available in way fewer places than any other service. In summary, it's CLEARly not a good option.
Hahaha! Yeah, I think it really depends on how much time you spend at the airport and where you travel. When I used to travel every week for work, I would do everything to reduce my waiting time. It’s definitely not for me, but I totally understand the appeal. 😄
Clear is basically just like paying extra at Disneyland to let you take cuts.
That's a good way to put it! 😁
This stuff honestly just frustrates me. I wish they would just make it easier and quicker for EVERYONE to get through an airport, not just the people with more disposable income to spend on these options.
Yeah, I do think that there must be a better way to get everyone through the airport. Though I think it might require people to give up some of their private data, which I know can be a touchy subject! I'm personally willing to give up some privacy for additional convenience and security when passing through the airport, but I completely understand how others may have concerns. 🤓
@@TripAstute I hear you. I would be ok giving up some of my privacy or data to help facilitate the process, I just wish that option was free to everyone. Thanks for another great video :)
@@TripAstute Agree!!!
Amex platinum now gives clear for free!
Yeah, that was an interesting move by Amex! 👍
I was in line waiting with about 300 people in front of me. A guy was asking me if I wanted to skip the lines. He was asking other people too. No one was listening to him. I'm glad I didn't listen to him. I'm not paying a fee to skip a line. I don't even travel that much
Yeah, I think it only makes sense if you travel a lot. I know some of my friends who travel for business every week love it, but I personally don't have a need for it either.
$179 is expensive as hell. Global entry is only $100 and pre-check is $85
I agree! Unless you travel a lot and it happens to save you a lot of time at your specific airport, it probably is not worth it.
Why the hell would anyone PAY for this? At most airports I've visited the actual scanning and screening is the bottleneck. Using Clear might save a few minutes, but it's not going to change the nature of the TSA ordeal.
I think that it can help at some airports, especially if you're flying through peak times. But for most people (including myself), it doesn't seem worth it. However, some issuers (like American Express) are now including it as a card benefit, so that's something to consider.
@@TripAstute Yeah. I have this on my card. So I dont have to pay for it. It's a win-win.
It does. It allows you to skip to the front of the TSA Pre Check Line. That can be the difference between enjoying down time at one of the airport lounges or completely missing your flight altogether. If you live near a few airports like I do in NYC (Im surrounded by at Least 3 airports, JFK, LGA and EWR), Then it's definitely worthwhile. Those TSA Lines can get VERY LONG and VERY Busy. I dont have to pay for it with my Platinum AMEX. I linked it with my Delta Skymiles account and get it for free along with the additional person added on ($189 value for free). You can also get it with a United Explorer Card (I heard it's around $119 with it)
Clear is covered by Amex platinum
Yeah, it's great to see that American Express now offers it as a card benefit.
And it gets cheaper when you have the Delta AMEX Platinum card/Sky miles as well.
It’s $50 a year for college students
Good to know. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Students also get clear for 50 bucks a year.
Very cool! I did not know that. Thanks for letting us know! 👍
@@TripAstute Nothing on their page about students?
@@brianramnath1575 @Trip Astute www.clearme.com/studentenroll
i just hate the fact that with clear we cnt pass the baggage stage plus the biometric sometimes dont work, , making one waste time trying to verify thr identity.
Plus clear is expensive. My advice,,,,, just get to the airport on time. Tsa pre or clear are not useful... on the other hand tsa has gained more subscribers hence creating long lines.
Thank you
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It definitely seems like everyone has TSA PreCheck now. I still appreciate having it, but it does feel busier in those lines. 😬
A yearly cost 😳. Not for me.
That's understandable. For my current travels, it doesn't make sense for me either.
Clear needs to offer lounge access
That would be an interesting perk for Clear. 👍
Clear is good for felons who cannot get pre check or global entry.
I’ll stick to Global Entry.
Yeah, that's my feeling as well. I've been lucky not to have to travel at peak times in the past few years, so TSA PreCheck works great for my needs. 👍
Ugh, I saw these machines installed at Newark Airport. Idk why everything needs to be digital nowadays. Especially something as serious as airport security! I can see it will only be a matter of time before this system is breached by some ill-intended organization. I will stick with arriving at the airport early and going through the traditional human-powered screening process.
Yeah, it is a bit scary to think how our biometric information might be used if breached! 😬
Too much personal data for me....
Yeah, especially with all the recent attention on data privacy and security. 😬
Don't sell biometrics
Yeah, I can understand why so many people are uncomfortable with providing this data to a private company.
Its no worth it for the money it saves you maybe 5 minutes
I think it depends on the airport and when you have to travel. I have a few consultant friends who fly the Monday morning / Thursday evening routine, and they swear by their CLEAR membership.
Not even gn Watch this video, but just gn let u know clear is useless. Has absolutely nothing to do with tsa and all it is is a money grab
It's interesting -- I honestly didn't think it was worth it either, especially since I haven't been in a long TSA PreCheck line (i.e., I haven't been traveling for work in a few years). But a lot of folks chimed in that they've had to wait 1+ hours to pass the TSA PreCheck ID checkpoint when traveling at peak times for work, and have found CLEAR to be so helpful. If it's a matter of saving hours a month, then I can see how it's worth it. 😊
@@TripAstute I worked at tsa Minneapolis airport and we were one of the first to have clear. All it really let you do is hop the front of the line but you'd still need to wait to get through the security checkpoint without cutting anyone. But that's literally only 1/10 times u fly. You'll either save 2 minutes or 30 minutes. But all management cares about is wait times because that's how they get their bonuses. And if clear will help them, that's the only reason they have it. Also clear slides some cash their end. I also want to point out clear isn't very trustable when it comes to security. We had a few security incidents which thankfully my previous fellow officers managed to handle.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience from an agent’s perspective. 👍
@@TripAstute btw we're officers not agents lol no such thing as agent in tsa
Good to know! Thanks for the clarification. 😊
Revelation 13:16-18
16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
Not that this is it but, this is more than likely the technology that will be used. Right now, the powers that be are just making the technology commonplace, so that no one gives it a thought when it becomes the system of the Beast. Decide for yourself if this convenience is worth your soul. Again, this isn’t the Mark yet, but this IS the technology.
And you all thought it would be a tattoo or chip, 🤨