Airlines and airports are launching new technology that promises to ease the tension of waiting in snaking lines at the TSA checkpoint. The solution is Reserve by Clear. The program allows travelers to reserve a dedicated time to pass through a fast lane at the security checkpoint. To reserve their free spot, passengers simply go to Reserve by Clear’s site (https://www.clearme.com/reserve) to choose their airport and enter their flight details. Then, they choose a time to go through security that works with their schedule. Users will receive a confirmation email with a QR code. At the airport, travelers use the “Reserve” lane at the appointed time; security staff will scan the QR code and whisk them through the TSA line.
Reservations, based on availability, can be made up to 72 hours before departure. Reservation times will vary, but time slots are always at least 60 minutes before a domestic flight’s departure time and at least 75 minutes before an international flight. (The program is not available to TSA PreCheck or Clear Plus members.)
Reserve lanes are at the following airports:
• John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport, Terminal 4
• Los Angeles Intl. Airport, Terminals 7 and 8 (called LAX Fast Lane)
• Orlando Intl. Airport, East and West Checkpoints
• Newark Liberty Intl. Airport, Terminal A and B (called EWR Virtual Line)
• Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport, Checkpoint 3 and 5 (called SEA Spot Saver)
• Phoenix Sky-Harbor Intl. Airport, Terminal 3 and 4 operates from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Calgary Intl. Airport, Security D and E (called YYC Express)
Industry experts predict that travelers will see similar convenient technologies continue to roll out to more airports worldwide. “Allowing the passenger to be in control of their journey is the future of air transportation.
