BUFFALO,
N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CLEAR
(NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced it is
launching its identity verification technology at Buffalo Niagara
International Airport's (BUF) Main Terminal, bringing frictionless
and predictable travel experiences to Upstate New York. CLEAR's
launch at BUF is expected to create 28 jobs and generate
approximately $1.5 million annually
in local economic impact.
"We are thrilled to be the first airport in Upstate New York to
offer this new service," said Kim
Minkel, Executive Director, Niagara Frontier Transportation
Authority (NFTA). "Now, our travelers can maximize their time
at the airport prior to their flight."
"CLEAR is thrilled to deliver an even more seamless travel
experience to passengers Upstate, and it's an honor to partner with
NFTA and create more jobs for Buffalo while we're at it," said CLEAR CEO
Caryn Seidman Becker. "We are
proud to grow our footprint in this wonderful state we call
home."
"I am pleased to welcome CLEAR to Western New York, and the Buffalo-Niagara
International Airport," said City of
Buffalo Mayor Byron
Brown. "CLEAR will not only bring jobs and investment to
our region, but is an important amenity for travelers from near and
far who frequent our airport."
Today's launch represents continued growth in CLEAR's national
footprint, where it serves a total of 54 airports and over 17
million members. CLEAR already serves 8 of BUF's top 10 domestic
destinations, allowing members traveling through BUF to use CLEAR
on both ends of their journey. Members use CLEAR's network of
dedicated lanes to verify their identity with their eyes or
fingers, replacing the need to take out their wallet and driver's
license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts members
through the dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security,
saving them time waiting in line at the security checkpoint.
CLEAR Plus – an opt-in membership that provides access to
CLEAR's expedited identity verification lanes – costs about
$16 a month billed annually, with
preferred pricing available for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines,
Alaska Airlines and American Express members. Newly enrolling
active military, veterans, and government officials are also
eligible for discounted memberships, and additional family members
can be added to an existing CLEAR Plus account for just
$70 per adult per year.
About CLEAR
CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless
experiences. With more than 17 million members and a growing
network of partners across the world, CLEAR's identity platform is
transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are
traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to
the things that make you, you – making everyday experiences easier,
more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done
right. Members are always in control of their own information, and
we never sell member data. For more information,
visit clearme.com.
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