Last week, the yearly cost for the Clear Plus plan increased from $189 to $199, as shown on the company's website.
Clear's price hike raises eyebrows: is the convenience worth the cost?
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The biometric company
As of last week, the individual rate for Clear Plus has gone up from $189 to $199 per year, as shown on their website. People renewing their Clear Plus membership will see the $10 increase right away when they are charged again next year. However, it's still free for Clear Plus members to bring children under 18 with them.
A representative from the company said the following:
"Clear has updated the price of its Clear Plus membership to $199 per year, which is less than $1 per month and is only the second price adjustment in 14 years."
They also said that Clear is adding new benefits through Clear Perks, including Clear Scout, which helps members find lost or misplaced items at the airport with the help of their staff. The price change also reflects the growth of Clear's network and member benefits. With over 150 lanes in 58 airports and features like the Home-to-Gate app, Clear Mobile, and Reserve, members can now use their Clear benefits in more places than ever before.
Clear offers different pricing plans for individuals and families. However, this isn't the first time Clear has raised its annual rates, as the company increased the family rates last year by allowing up to 3 adults on the same plan.
Over the past year, Clear has expanded its services and is now available at nearly 60 airports across the country. The program allows members to skip the ID verification process by using biometric scans of their eyes or fingers. Once verified, they are escorted to the front of the airport security line.
Some travel credit cards, like the consumer and business versions of the Amex Platinum, offer reimbursements for the entire Clear annual membership. Fortunately, these statement credits will still cover the increased $199 annual charge.
In contrast, TSA PreCheck is a government-run program that allows pre-approved travelers to keep their liquids, shoes, and laptops in their bags, while going through separate security lanes. The membership costs $78 and is valid for 5 years.
Having both memberships can be particularly beneficial for frequent fliers, as it allows them to get to the front of the PreCheck lane. New and existing members can save on both programs by enrolling with a Clear representative at a participating airport and paying $199 for the discounted bundle – $121.05 for the first year of Clear Plus and $77.95 for TSA PreCheck.
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