Reserve powered by Clear is a program that enables travelers to arrive at the airport and glide through security by cutting to the front of the line, at seven participating airports.
All travelers are eligible to use the program because it is free and does not require Clear membership.
Passengers simply reserve a time slot for security screening, receive a QR code and use it to check in before entering the Reserve Lane.
Clear Reserve Lanes are currently available at the following airports:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona (PHX)
- Calgary International Airport in Canada (YYC)
- Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey (EWR)
- Orlando International Airport in Florida (MCO)
- Los Angeles International Airport in California (LAX)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington (SEA)
Travelers can access the service by going to the Clear website, selecting the airport they are departing from, entering their flight details and selecting a time for security screening. The service is free, and only one traveler’s information is needed to book a reservation for a group of up to 10 people.
Reservations can be made up to 72 hours before the scheduled departure time. A 20-minute grace period is allowed for each reservation to ensure that travelers have enough time to pass through security.
In an effort to reduce processing times, TSA is deploying new technology at security checkpoints this year. The improvements will help passengers reach their terminals faster using new scanning technologies and mobile ID options.
Five of these airports are equipped with new technology. This means travelers using the reserve lanes at JFK, PHX, MCO, LAX, and SEA airports can get to the front of the line and take advantage of the best available technology for quick check-in.
“The travel experience can be unpredictable – from the moment you step outside your door to the moment you arrive at your destination,” said Caryn Seidman-Becker, Clear’s CEO, in a press release.
“We are excited to offer this new experience alongside Orlando International Airport and help give their travelers more predictability and more control over their time. With CLEAR’s solutions, travelers are enjoying faster and easier travel from home to gate.”