Do You Need Both? - A Full Breakdown of Clear and TSA PreCheck - A Frequent Travelers Perspective

Finding the differences between Clear and TSA PreCheck can be difficult if you don’t know what you are looking at. In this video I break down both programs and help you decide which one may be a better fit for your travel needs. As always, keep supporting the channel by using the referral link below if you are win the market for any credit mentioned it todays video.

Real Time POV View of TSA PreCheck with Clear Video: How to Get Through Airport Security in Less Than 3 Minutes - CLEAR and TSA Precheck - CLEAR Review

00:00 - Intro
01:57 - TSA PreCheck Program Details
05:08 - Clear Program Breakdown
07:10 - Easy Way To Remembering the Difference
08:37 - Membership Discounts Available
09:57 - Examples of Discount Stacking
11:09 - Final Thoughts

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[eugenephillips]

I have both Clear and TSA Pre-Check and I am a frequent traveler due to my profession. I will NEVER go back to not having them BOTH. The experience is amazing, especially in those big tourist driven airports where you are waiting in line forever. Thing of the past! This should be a no brainer for frequent travelers and bare minimum TSA Pre-Check at least for "infrequent" travelers. If nothing else, it removes at least one layer of added travel stress. Peace of mind is the payback!

[thejoehillexperience]

Initially I thought Clear was a gimmick but when Amex started giving out the credit on the platinum I tried it out. I was blown away with the experience of having both pre check and Clear. I was also able to sign my wife up under the same credit by using my SkyMiles membership credit.

[havisever]

Having both has changed my life as a business traveler.

[mikedevan]

Went to LAX today and saw a very security line. Remembered I had Clear, and the stress melted away. I love that they escort you right up to the front of the security checkpoint line; don't want any Disney World drama . Still waiting for my Pre-check appointment. Great video on a topic that is rarely covered.

[raylevan]

I enrolled in Clear and Canceled it the day I had to fly. I have TSA Precheck. The problem I had with Clear is that Clear is in a different treninal in my airport, NY, and the terminals don't connect. Just remember that Clear is connected with Delta airlines. I usually fly with Jetblue and Frontier, with great deals, and Clear is not affiliated with them and that's why Clear is in different treninal. The day Clear gets hooked up with Jetblue and Frontier, I will reapply.

[bettyparker]

Pre-check is essential IME if you travel with older family who may not be as sharp/quick, or maybe infrequent fliers. Or with kids, who just don’t comprehend what’s going on or how serious it can be.
Having to figure out and pull out all the required items—especially electronics and parts, meds explaining, and toiletries—in the usual chaos can be terribly confusing for them.
Dealing with shoes is another stumbling block for them, in more ways you can imagine.
That means delays than can be significant, since there’s usually a cascade: they get upset at first step, make more mistakes, upset becomes anger, and then you got real problems.
NEVER expect agents to be sympathetic with elders’ (or kids) problems. It’s like a powerball winner—they’re out there somewhere, but chances are, not with you.
Pre-check is a HUGE help with that. None of the shoe issue, none of the electronics scramble.
I do pre-check for myself 90% to avoid lines. But I also had to travel occasionally with an elder family member, and pre-check was worth its weight in gold for getting them and their stuff through security. Before pre-check, it was a horrible experience.
OTOH, I’ve twice recently had pre-check lines just as bad as regular lines. (Atlanta and DFW). I really wished for Clear, but still haven’t gotten around to it yet.

[JoannRoberts-yd]

I’m in a wheelchair and need attendant at airports. On my
AST flight I told him I have Clear and TSA pre check He took me directly to TSA and I had to wait twenty minutes while other handicap people were interspersed with regular passengers. Meanwhile I watched people in the Clear line were expedited through! These people need to be trained to recognize Clear and follow through what Clear advertises. Being trapped in a wheelchair at the mercy of an untrained attendant it not a pleasant experience. FYI I registered a complaint with Clear, their response? We have no control over airport employees. Next I contacted the airport, their response? We have no control over a private vendor (which these attendants are)! So I contacted the local vendor he said the employee should respond to our request but are often so busy they don’t have proper management! Grrr! I’m flying next month and adding to the pressure of traveling with medical equipment plus my carryon and wondering what problem I might encounter I’m stressed!

[pavanpancholy]

Just used precheck for the first time on trip to Chicago. I agree, with three kids in tow it was AMAZING. Used my credit from IHG premier card before downgrading.

[PhilMo]

Used Clear for the 1st time in Atlanta last week. Very smooth sign up process, the Clear line seemed to be moving slowly....until I saw the regular line!!!! VERY happy to have clear as a free benefit on the Amex Plat

[getdachoppa]

I recently received an offer from Chase for CLEAR membership since I have the Sapphire Preferred card. I've been enrolled in Global Entry/Pre-check for almost 8 years now, & it has been very worthwhile to me since I transit through some busy airports whenever I'm stateside. I did my research by watching vids like this, so I enrolled at the kiosks in T4 at JFK. However, my flight to the west coast with JetBlue left from T5, of which there is no CLEAR service. 0 for 1. My next flight left from SEA, which does have CLEAR. However, as I was walking up, I saw the "ambassador" leave the CLEAR area kiosks to go converse with a non-CLEAR airport employee, and she never returned for the entire time I was there. 0 for 2. The next flight was from San Diego, which has CLEAR in T1, but not in T2. One guess which terminal I was flying out of. 0 for 3. My flight tomorrow morning leaves from Terminal D at DFW. You guessed it, no CLEAR at D, only E. 0 for 4. I received a customer satisfaction survey two days ago where I reiterated everything in this post, only to receive the standard "hang in there, more CLEAR lanes are coming" reply from a CLEAR rep. Next week, its back up to the NYC metro area from Orlando on United. Only Terminal C at MCO has CLEAR lanes. United flies out of B. 0 for 5. No way am I renewing this waste of time & money program. If your city has older, busy, cramped terminals with no room to grow, I'd save your money and skip this program for the time being.

[TheCreditFrog]

I use both! Since CLEAR is more expensive, I almost always use CLEAR over TSA Precheck to get through the line even though it probably takes just a little bit longer to do CLEAR at my airport (precheck line is almost always empty). Great overview video Brandon! Such great programs for families for sure!

[newsnowadirondacksredux]

I use Global Entry and Clear. Was in Houston IAH last week and walked right through security. I fly weekly again.

[davemartinez]

Excellent video buddy. You kinda of feel like a celebrity. As their personally escorting you to the metal detectors.
I like getting to the airport early I like going to the lounges. My wife and another couple arrived at the airport at the same time the wait
to get to security was over an hour while I was sitting in the lounge I saw the man and his wife come in Of course but that time I was already on my second or third Manhattan. I felt like I had a back gate pass at Wally World

[sunilkalla]

I have clear via Amex. How do I add my 14 yrs old twins ?

[davidkahn]

I got Clear through Amex. With Clear and TSA precheck I can arrive a few minutes prior to boarding.

[kaylaboyd]

I’m definitely a fan of having both, especially if they’re included as a benefit of the cards I already have.

[AJ-bins]

Simple answer, for maximum efficiency if you travel through major hubs. Both.

[MercedesVirgo]

Apply for Global Entry! It includes TSA PreChek but faster entry into the country through Customs when you travel internationally.

[MannyCovington]

Didn’t know about that student discount! Will be helpful to get before I’m not a student anymore in December!

[robg]

Definitely get global entry folks the xtra $15 is worth it. You get pre check n customs