Can you bring a companion through TSA PreCheck?


Can you bring a companion through TSA PreCheck? Technically your spouse can't go through the TSA PreCheck lane without their own account. In some instances, however, security may allow them through when it's clear that their boarding passes match yours as the primary account holder.


Is there a difference between clear and clear plus?

CLEAR Plus is a technology company using biometric data to verify identity in a variety of everyday contexts. Its flagship program, CLEAR Plus—often referred to simply as “CLEAR”—allows members to skip the security line at U.S. airports with a fingerprint or iris scan.


Why is clear more expensive than TSA PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck is offered through the government at more than 200 airports, whereas CLEAR is a private company that operates at more than 50 airports, stadiums, and other venues nationwide. TSA PreCheck membership costs $85 and lasts for five years, while CLEAR requires an annual membership fee of $189.


Can my family come with me through TSA PreCheck?

With TSA PreCheck™, you can breeze through airport security. Best part, children 12 and under can accompany a parent or guardian who has TSA PreCheck™ on their boarding pass. Travelers 13 and older who do not have a TSA PreCheck™ boarding pass must go through standard security lanes or apply for TSA PreCheck™.


Can I use clear and TSA PreCheck together?

Can you use Clear and TSA PreCheck together? Yes. If you're a frequent flier, it might make sense to get Clear so you can zip through identity verification and then get placed on the TSA PreCheck luggage screening line, where you can keep your shoes on, leave your laptop in your bag, and skip the scanner.


Is TSA PreCheck better than clear?

Is Clear better than PreCheck? Since TSA PreCheck is available at more airports and provides expedited security wait times, as well as an easier screening process, TSA PreCheck is better than Clear if you want to only get one.


Which is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.


Can my husband go through Global Entry with me?

My travel companions (children, spouse or co-travelers) are not Global Entry members; can they come through the Global Entry kiosk with me? No, only Global Entry members can use the Global Entry kiosk.


Can you bring a companion through clear at airport?

Once you are a CLEAR member, just log into your account to access your Family Plan. Here, you can add up to 3 adult family members at $70 each per year. Children under 18 who a CLEAR member accompanies have access to the CLEAR lane free of charge, so you don't need to add them to your account.


Can my family go through TSA PreCheck with me?

Children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Children 13-17 may join enrolled adults when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child's boarding pass.


What is the fastest way to get TSA PreCheck?

The fastest and easiest way to enroll in TSA PreCheck® is to start the application online.


How does CLEAR and TSA PreCheck work together?

Can I become a member of both TSA PreCheck and CLEAR? In short, yes! Since a CLEAR membership expedites the ID-checking part and TSA PreCheck expedites the security line part, you can use the two programs together to make navigating airport security as quick as possible.