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Great CLEAR Discounts — And Why It Might Be Important to Sign Up Soon

Chris Carley by Chris Carley
March 21, 2021 - Updated on May 25, 2022
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The CLEAR enrollment center at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).

The CLEAR enrollment center at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

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CLEAR recently introduced a vaccine “passport” attesting to a member’s COVID-19 vaccination status.

Both René and I love the biometric identification service used in several airports, stadiums, and museums. And if you’re not yet a member, keep in mind that Delta flyers — not just elites — can take advantage of some fairly significant CLEAR discounts!

What is CLEAR?

CLEAR uses fingerprint and retina scans to positively identify people at security checkpoints. It’s currently available at several dozen airports, stadiums, and other venues across the United States.

**Not yet a CLEAR member? Get two months free now!**

At airports, program members are greeted by CLEAR representatives (or “Ambassadors,” as the company calls them). A kiosk scans the member’s retinas to confirm their identity. It’s relatively hassle-free and greatly reduces touchpoint — something that’s critical in a COVID-19 world.

A passenger gives a fingerprint sample while enrolling for CLEAR at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).
A passenger gives a fingerprint sample while enrolling for CLEAR at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).

There’s no need for a picture ID (unless you’re randomly selected for TSA verification) — you are your identity! And it’s pretty hard to forge yourself (at least, for now…)

Once the passenger is verified, he or she is escorted to their applicable TSA line: standard screening or TSA Pre√.

René has long espoused CLEAR (even saying it’s better than chocolate! and declaring it a “must-have travel perk”!) and how it helps not just domestic passengers but those returning from international trips, as well. Since I signed up in 2016, it’s come in very helpful at LAX, MSP, Austin, and BWI (where the Pre√ line was 45 minutes!).

I’ve noticed its time savings is most significant during morning departures.

And CLEAR’s Health Pass allows you to add a COVID-19 lab result from over 30,000 eligible laboratories.

CLEAR is now offered at various stadiums and venues. As this television report details, CLEAR members can jump the line (similar to the airport experience). Membership is free for stadium visitors — however, the 100% discount is valid only at the stadium or venue where they register.

What if you want to use CLEAR at all their locations? Is there a way around the $189 annual fee?

Comparing the Delta American Express Credit Cards (personal/consumer)

CLEAR Discounts for Delta Air Lines Travelers

Delta bought a stake in CLEAR several years ago. They’ve consistently promoted the service ever since — even using it for Sky Club admission credentials.

Best of all, CLEAR offers discounts to Delta Medallions, SkyMiles members, and Delta Amex cardholders.

The $189 annual fee is discounted to $119 for general SkyMiles members. In other words, you don’t even have to fly Delta. A SkyMiles account (which is free to create) entitles you to the discount.

CLEAR knocks down the price to $109 for

  • Platinum Medallions
  • Gold Medallions
  • Silver Medallions
  • Delta SkyMiles credit cardholders
    • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card 
    • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
    • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
    • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
    • Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
    • Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
    • Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

You don’t have to be a Delta Medallion to get the nearly 40% discount! Having a Delta Amex (for those not quite at Silver status) still entitles you to a nice discount.

Diamond Medallions pay $0 for CLEAR membership. Free. Zip. Zilch. Nada.

You can also add family members for an annual fee of $50 each.

If you were a paying CLEAR member before reaching Diamond Medallion status, there’s a chance you may be charged. Monitor the statements for whichever credit card you used to originally pay for CLEAR. If you are charged, call their customer service line (1-855-CLEARME or 1-855-253-2763). That’s what happened to me and the charge was credited back.

Stack with American Express® Green Card CLEAR Statement Credit!

The American Express® Green Card gives cardholders a $100 annual statement credit for their CLEAR purchases. That goes a nice way toward the card’s $150 annual fee. So if you hold a Delta Amex or are a Silver, Gold, or Platinum Medallion, that could knock your annual clear cost to just $9.

Final Approach

If you visit any of their airports (or other locations) on a semi-regular basis, I highly recommend getting CLEAR! And if it becomes the go-to app for proving COVID-19 test results and vaccinations, it’ll be even more vital.

  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
  • To see rates and fees for the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card, please visit this link. Terms apply.
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Chris Carley is the owner, editor, and lead writer of Eye of the Flyer (formerly known as Rene's Points).

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Comments 5

  1. DaninMCI says:
    1 year ago

    United offers a discount on this as well.

    Reply
    • DDiamond says:
      1 year ago

      Like Delta United also invested in Clear. One of the few things they’ve done right 🙂 American not so much!

      Reply
  2. bill G says:
    1 year ago

    Just to be, um, clear: you aren’t transported to the front of the TSA baggage check/metal detector queue, just to the front of the identity check queue.

    Reply
    • DDiamond says:
      1 year ago

      Having TSA✔️ gets you to front of security, baggage check line with your belt and shoes intact. When you add Clear it gets you to front of the TSA✔️ line with your sanity intact. I don’t need either most of the time but when I do, I DO.!

      Reply
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