Curious about whether programs like CLEAR are worth the investment? In this episode, we explore how expedited airport services can save you time, reduce stress, and streamline your travel experience. Tune in to learn if skipping the line is the right choice for your next journey.
Clear : https://www.clearme.com/
Instead of using traditional ID documents, CLEAR uses biometrics - your eyes and face - to confirm it’s really you. CLEAR transforms the data from your irises and fingerprints into an encrypted code. CLEAR transforms unique attributes, like eyes and face, into a single touchless ID. They match your fingerprints and irises to your unique code every time you check in.
What is CLEAR Pass for CBP Mobile Passport Control?
CLEAR Pass for CBP Mobile Passport Control is a mobile app that helps U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors streamline their entry to the United States through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Who can use CLEAR Pass for CBP Mobile Passport Control?
All U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors coming to the U.S. can use the CLEAR Pass for the CBP Mobile Passport Control app. While the app is created by CLEAR, you do not need to be a CLEAR member to use it.
CLEAR Pass for CBP Mobile Passport Control is currently available for iOS users.
CLEAR is only in the US and only at about 50 or so locations across the entire country. To us, the $180 per year does not seem worth the price of hoping they'll be at your next location, MAYBE saving you a little time at an airport, MAYBE not having to pull out your ID, and possibly not having a touchless experience since you might have to fingerprint. We say: instead, always arrive at LEAST an hour before your flight. 98% of the time, this has been plenty of time to stand in long lines and check bags and go through long security lines without missing our flight and pocket that money. Save it for your next adventure, or use it for your next flight, hotel room, or your weekly groceries. You'll always be waiting when you travel. If not at the check-in counter or security lines, then at the gate. You have to wait in line for tickets to your favorite shows, or to get into the show, or for the show to start. No. We don't want to spend our hard-earned vacation budget on "Waiting." We don't want to spend our time waiting. With proper planning, you can minimize wait times at the airport and for everything you want to do. Figure out the slow days and times at the airport and book flights accordingly. Pack your bag correctly so you avoid overweight allowances and can quickly have everything you need at your fingertips when you need it. There are a ton of time-saving things you can do in advance in order to maximize your travel time. Either way, waiting or planning - they both take up part of your time. It's just how travel is. Even if a travel agent does everything for you, and someone packs all your bags for you, getting to and from your destination takes time. It's part of the experience and part of the journey.
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