Immigration & Airport Security

CLEAR® Plus is an expedited security program based around facial recognition and fingerprint software that's currently available at over 55 airports around the United States and at several entertainment and sports venues as well. Since 1 August 2024, an individual CLEAR® Plus membership costs $199/year and a family membership costs $199/year for the first adult and then $119/year/person for up to three more adults. There are ways, however, that you can get membership for free, get the full cost of membership rebated, or get a discounted rate.

Global Entry is the US CBP program that gives members expedited entry into the United States via kiosks stationed at major points of entry and removes the need for passengers to stand in seemingly endless immigration lines as they wait to enter the country. The program currently costs $100 for a 5-year membership, but if you hold that right credit card, that fee can be rebated.