Clear Just Launched New eGates at Airports-and It Could Make Airport Security Much Faster

""The U.S. should be leading on security, hospitality, and the travel experience," Clear's CEO Caryn Seidman Becker said in a statement. "This partnership with TSA is a powerful example of how public and private sectors can work together to enhance security and improve the aviation ecosystem... CLEAR's secure identity platform will help unlock a better, safer, and more frictionless experience for all travelers.""

"Currently, members of Clear must scan their fingerprints, eyes, or facial image before verifying their identity a second time with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer. The new eGate will instead verify the passenger's identity for the entire security process and allow them to go directly to the conveyor belt for baggage screening, streamlining the process. The use of the eGates requires a Clear+ subscription, which costs $209 per year."

Biometric security company Clear is launching automated eGates that match passengers' faces with IDs and boarding passes to modernize airport security screenings. The initial rollout will take place at ATL, JFK, LGA, DCA, and SEA. The eGates will replace the current two-step Clear member verification—biometric scan plus TSA officer check—by verifying identity for the entire security process and allowing direct access to baggage screening conveyors. Access to eGates requires a Clear+ subscription costing $209 per year, with possible free or discounted options through credit cards or airline loyalty programs. The technology and infrastructure were installed without taxpayer funding.

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