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CLEAR and TSA Launch Biometric E-Gates, Starting at Atlanta

The company-funded pilot targets faster checkpoints for CLEAR+ users ahead of expected World Cup travel surges.

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CLEAR eGates match a traveler’s facial image with their identity document and boarding pass. (CLEAR Photo)
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Overview

  • The pilot went live Tuesday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, with Reagan National set for next week and Seattle-Tacoma the week of Aug. 31.
  • E-gates verify a traveler’s identity and screening status in real time using biometrics and a boarding pass, letting verified users bypass the TSA podium and proceed to physical screening.
  • Access is limited to CLEAR+ members, a paid program priced at about $209 per year.
  • TSA retains operational control of the gates, while CLEAR says it cannot access watchlists, override gate decisions, or manually open gates and transmits only limited data.
  • CLEAR plans to expand the technology to at least 30 additional airports over the next few years, with current gates offering a shortcut today and more automation envisioned later.