For those of us who fly frequently, we know that going through the security checkpoints over and over is a pain in the ass and a huge hassle for geeks due to our abundance of electronics on hand. Well if you’ve got $100 a year to shell out and are ready to pay a $28 one-time fee, try Flyclear for a change. This clear, credit-cardesque device allows you to speed through airport security without having to go through all the normal hassles.
If you’re interested and want to obtain one, you should know a few things first. You can register online and you’ll need two valid forms of ID like a birth certificate or driver’s license. After that, you go to a local enrollment center where you get the passport treatment. You know, photos, fingerprints, the whole nine yards. After that, you’re good to go and flying will be much easier for you. This is pretty much a business traveler’s dream.
Official Website [via The Giz]
and a dream for any terrorist too – $128 to bypass the security checks, great.
Well right now there are only 5 airports that offer Clear Lanes, so the terrorists don’t have much to choose from yet, and 5 more airports are announced to be available soon. However, if the system takes off soon any bigger airport will have it, and I have to agree that unfortunately making things easier for the good guys also always means making it easier for the bad guys.
Does anyone really think that today’s security hassle at airports is actually preventing a terrorist attack? If so, wake up. The bad guys have moved on to exploit other weaknesses of which there are many. This is all about the feelgood factor for the masses.
Also, if you think terrorists would apply for this card so they can walk up to planes armed to the gills you must be smoking something……
I can just imagine the lawsuits that will follow the first cub reporter who breaks the security. Are Clear a private company?
Frankly, I stopped flying to the USA once the country where I had created a number of jobs and improved a number of others decided to treat me like a criminal and fingerprint me.
Unfortunately, airport security is here to stay. At least there is something available to ease the insanity! At any rate, here’s a great way to save on your new Clear Card!
1 FREE Month Added to membership – PERFECT-100% Working! Enjoy! (http://www.flyclear.com). EXP 12/31/2008
DISCOUNT CODE: SCA94534
Saves about $10 when all is said and done. Hope this helps someone!
I joined Clear Pass and must say that after using it several times at different airports I am MORE THAN THRILLED about the time that it has saved me virtually every time I used it! I found the attendants at the Clear Pass lanes were cheerful and helpful (probably because the work load is way light — there was NEVER anyone else on the clear pass line!) and helped me through security quickly. I felt like a rock star going to the head of the line EVERY TIME with the Clear Pass attendants carrying my bags and smiling all the way. One flight I had that was in a way overcrowded airport with regular line out the door, saved me at least an hour by using the Clear Pass. I recommend Clear Pass to anyone who has little patience to wait in a line that inches along and would rather sit at the gate relaxing. If you use my Referral Code: SCA20888 when you sign up for the Clear Pass – both you and I will get a FREE MONTH! Thanks and good luck to you!
I joined Clear Pass and must say that after using it several times at different airports I am MORE THAN THRILLED about the time that it has saved me virtually every time I used it! I found the attendants at the Clear Pass lanes were cheerful and helpful (probably because the work load is way light — there was NEVER anyone else on the clear pass line!) and helped me through security quickly. I felt like a rock star going to the head of the line EVERY TIME with the Clear Pass attendants carrying my bags and smiling all the way. One flight I had that was in a way overcrowded airport with regular line out the door, saved me at least an hour by using the Clear Pass. I recommend Clear Pass to anyone who has little patience to wait in a line that inches along and would rather sit at the gate relaxing. If you use my Referral Code: SCA20888 when you sign up for the Clear Pass – both you and I will get a FREE MONTH! Thanks and good luck to you!