Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), in partnership with CLEAR and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), announced a new option for travelers to enroll and renew in TSA PreCheck® on-site at the airport. CLEAR, a secure identity platform, now offers TSA PreCheck® enrollment at their kiosks located by TSA Checkpoint 1. No appointment is required for enrollment in either the CLEAR or TSA PreCheck® programs at these kiosks.
While travelers do not need to have both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck®, enrolling in both programs can expedite wait times during TSA security screening. All TSA PreCheck® and CLEAR users are currently screened at Checkpoint 2 West at AUS, following a consolidation of operations earlier this year by TSA and CLEAR to streamline the customer experience.
TSA PreCheck® is a federal security program designed to expedite the screening process for travelers deemed low risk by the Transportation Security Administration. The benefits of TSA PreCheck® include expedited security screening where passengers do not have to remove shoes or laptops from their bags. To enroll in TSA PreCheck®, passengers must provide an original or certified copy of identity or citizenship status documentation from the approved identification list. The cost ranges from $78 to $85, depending on the enrollment provider, lasts for five years, and offers easy online renewal.
Enrollment for the program is now available at four locations in the Central Texas region.
By offering both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck® enrollment at CLEAR enrollment kiosks, AUS travelers can now easily sign up for these programs that enhance efficiency and convenience. Enrolling in CLEAR costs $189 annually, providing access to dedicated lanes and automated identity verification at participating airports. When combined with TSA PreCheck®, travelers can significantly reduce time spent in security lines.
New TSA PreCheck® applicants can pre-enroll or find an enrollment location by visiting www.tsaprecheckbyclear.tsa.dhs.gov, where there is special enrollment pricing. Most existing TSA PreCheck® members throughout the U.S. can renew directly on CLEAR’s authorized website, regardless of their original provider.
The combined benefits include expedited identity verification through dedicated lanes where travelers can leave their shoes and belts on as well as keep laptops and liquids in carry-on bags.
At AUS, all customers using either service go through Checkpoint 2 West which has seven lanes offering ADA and Priority Screening. CLEAR closes daily at AUS at 6 p.m., while TSA PreCheck remains open until all checkpoint operations close for the day.
For more information on these programs and enrollment details, visit their respective websites: CLEAR and TSA PreCheck®.
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