Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is gearing up for one of its busiest summer travel seasons since the pandemic, with passenger traffic expected to reach 103 percent of 2019 levels. In response, the airport has extended checkpoint hours and issued travel tips to ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience for its passengers.
CLEAR, the secure identity company, is launching its acclaimed identity verification technology at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui to enhance the security screening process, creating new jobs and boosting the local economy. This expansion marks another step in CLEAR’s growth, with its opt-in CLEAR Plus membership currently serving 57 airports nationwide. CLEAR Plus members can quickly and securely confirm their identity using biometric data, eliminating the need for traditional ID forms and significantly reducing wait times. CLEAR also plans to launch its technology at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in the near future.
Two state lawmakers in California are proposing a bill that would ban third-party security screening companies like CLEAR from operating at California airports unless they utilize their own security lines. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk and then be escorted past people waiting in the TSA security lines. If the bill passes, it would ban companies like CLEAR from operating in California airports. It is important to note that the bill is still in early stages and has not yet become law.
Two California state lawmakers are proposing a bill that would prohibit third-party security screening companies like CLEAR from operating at state airports unless they use their own security lines. The bill aims to address concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the impact on TSA staffing. The bill is scheduled to be heard by the state Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
