Clear, the service located at serveral airports that provided express lanes allowing travelers to bypass TSA security lines, has ceased operations due to financial reasons.
via Dan Gillmor
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Whoa. I was just about to apply. They had a 6 month $99 trial period — or as it turns out? an “oops you just wasted $99 trial period”.
Wonder how they’ll handle those who have paid for a year in advance?
Yes, I’m wondering this very thing. I’m in my second year of membership with them the first year was $99 and was well worth it because I travel ALOT. But they raised their rates to $179 the second year, and then I got suspicious when they started cutting down the hours of operation. I was wondering “What am I paying for if the Clear lane is closed when I need to use it?” Now I’m really annoyed knowing I probably will not get a refund for the unused time on my card….
Wonder what they’re going to do with our private data? Who will manage it (or do they sell to the highest bidder)????
They had a flawed business model. They never delivered on the promises of truely pre-screened passengers. TSA rules the day and I got tied of paying to remove my shoes and laptops. I didn’t renew this year and was hounded by then to renew, including their “Great for Father’s Day” campagin.
Clear was offering a Father’s Day discount if you purchased a one-year membership by June 21. They closed on June 22.