Business Travel Tips

Following the last week Clear’s announcement about they were ceasing their Registered Traveler program, many Clear’s customers are looking for answers on what is going to happen with their membership.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), after emphasizing that it has no responsibility in running Registered Traveler programs — TSA explains: “These companies (that run RT programs) work/worked solely with airports, airlines and their customers” — gives answers some of the questions that keep popping up.

- Can I still use my Clear card as ID at a TSA checkpoint?
Clear cards are no longer accepted as a primary form of ID.

- Are there any other Registered Traveler programs in operation right now?
Yes. Two service providers remain in operation at this time. FLO and Vigilant.

- What’s going to happen to the customer data that Clear collected? Is it secure?
Questions about how the data is managed should be directed to Clear.

- Will there be another company that takes up the program in airports, or will the program be on hold?
Good question. This is purely a market-driven, private sector venture offered in partnership with airports and airlines. Another vender could potentially take up the program.

- Will Clear members be able to transfer memberships to other service providers?
That decision is between CLEAR, the other service provider, and the card holder.
(source: TSA)