CLEAR Launches New Lanes at Portland International Airport
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) has launched its identity verification technology at Portland International Airport (PDX), marking its 59th airport location nationwide. The expansion is expected to create 53 jobs and generate over $3 million annually in local economic impact.
The service allows members to use dedicated lanes for identity verification using biometric data (eyes or fingerprints), streamlining the security checkpoint process. CLEAR Plus membership costs approximately $16 monthly (billed annually), with special pricing available for airline partners' members and government personnel. Additional family members can join for $119 per adult annually.
The company currently serves over 27 million Members across its network, offering expedited identity verification through dedicated lanes that bypass traditional ID check queues.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) ha lanciato la sua tecnologia di verifica dell'identità presso l'Aeroporto Internazionale di Portland (PDX), segnando la sua 59ª location aeroportuale a livello nazionale. L'espansione si prevede creerà 53 posti di lavoro e genererà oltre 3 milioni di dollari all'anno di impatto economico locale.
Il servizio consente ai membri di utilizzare corsie dedicate per la verifica dell'identità utilizzando dati biometrici (occhi o impronte digitali), semplificando il processo ai controlli di sicurezza. L'iscrizione a CLEAR Plus costa circa $16 al mese (fatturati annualmente), con prezzi speciali disponibili per i membri delle compagnie aeree partner e per il personale governativo. I membri aggiuntivi della famiglia possono unirsi per $119 per adulto all'anno.
L'azienda attualmente serve oltre 27 milioni di membri nella sua rete, offrendo una verifica dell'identità accelerata attraverso corsie dedicate che saltano le code tradizionali per il controllo dell'ID.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) ha lanzado su tecnología de verificación de identidad en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Portland (PDX), marcando su 59º ubicación aeroportuaria a nivel nacional. Se espera que la expansión cree 53 empleos y genere más de 3 millones de dólares anuales en impacto económico local.
El servicio permite a los miembros utilizar carriles dedicados para la verificación de identidad utilizando datos biométricos (ojos o huellas dactilares), agilizando el proceso de control de seguridad. La membresía CLEAR Plus cuesta aproximadamente $16 al mes (facturado anualmente), con precios especiales disponibles para los miembros de las aerolíneas asociadas y el personal gubernamental. Miembros adicionales de la familia pueden unirse por $119 por adulto anualmente.
La empresa actualmente sirve a más de 27 millones de miembros en su red, ofreciendo verificación de identidad expedita a través de carriles dedicados que evitan las colas tradicionales para el control de identificación.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU)는 포틀랜드 국제공항(PDX)에 신원 확인 기술을 출시하여 전국 59번째 공항 위치를 기록했습니다. 이번 확장은 53개의 일자리를 창출하고 연간 300만 달러 이상의 지역 경제적 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상됩니다.
이 서비스는 회원들이 생체 데이터(눈이나 지문)를 사용하여 신원 확인을 위한 전용 통로를 이용하게 하여 보안 검색대 절차를 간소화합니다. CLEAR Plus 회원 가입 비용은 매월 약 $16(연간 청구)이며, 항공사 파트너 회원 및 정부 직원에게는 특별 가격이 제공됩니다. 추가 가족 구성원은 성인 한 명당 연간 $119에 가입할 수 있습니다.
현재 이 회사는 네트워크에서 2,700만 명 이상의 회원에게 서비스를 제공하며, 전통적인 신분 확인 대기열을 우회하는 전용 통로를 통해 신원을 신속하게 확인할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) a lancé sa technologie de vérification d'identité à l'Aéroport International de Portland (PDX), marquant sa 59ème localisation aéroportuaire à l'échelle nationale. Cette expansion devrait créer 53 emplois et générer plus de 3 millions de dollars par an d'impact économique local.
Le service permet aux membres d'utiliser des voies dédiées pour la vérification d'identité à l'aide de données biométriques (yeux ou empreintes digitales), simplifiant ainsi le processus de contrôle de sécurité. L'adhésion à CLEAR Plus coûte environ 16 $ par mois (facturée annuellement), avec des tarifs spéciaux disponibles pour les membres des partenaires aériens et le personnel gouvernemental. Les membres supplémentaires de la famille peuvent rejoindre pour 119 $ par adulte par an.
La société dessert actuellement plus de 27 millions de membres dans son réseau, offrant une vérification d'identité accélérée à travers des voies dédiées qui contournent les files d'attente traditionnelles pour le contrôle d'identité.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) hat seine Technologie zur Identitätsverifizierung am Flughafen Portland International (PDX) eingeführt und markiert damit seine 59. Flughafenstandort im ganzen Land. Die Expansion wird voraussichtlich 53 Arbeitsplätze schaffen und über 3 Millionen Dollar jährlich an wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen vor Ort generieren.
Der Service ermöglicht es Mitgliedern, spezielle Spuren für die Identitätsverifizierung unter Verwendung biometrischer Daten (Augen oder Fingerabdrücke) zu nutzen, wodurch der Sicherheitskontrollprozess optimiert wird. Eine Mitgliedschaft bei CLEAR Plus kostet etwa $16 pro Monat (jährlich abgerechnet), mit speziellen Preisen für Mitglieder von Fluggesellschaftspartnern und Regierungsangestellten. Weitere Familienmitglieder können für $119 pro Erwachsenen und Jahr beitreten.
Das Unternehmen betreut derzeit über 27 Millionen Mitglieder in seinem Netzwerk und bietet eine beschleunigte Identitätsverifizierung über spezielle Spuren, die die traditionellen Warteschlangen zur ID-Kontrolle umgehen.
- Expected to generate $3 million annual local economic impact
- Creating 53 new jobs in Portland
- Expansion to 59th airport location shows continued growth
- Partnership with major airport enhances market presence
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Insights
This expansion represents a calculated move in CLEAR's growth strategy, marking their entry into a significant West Coast travel hub. PDX serves over 15 million passengers annually, offering substantial potential for membership growth. The projected
The timing of this expansion is particularly strategic, coinciding with PDX's recent terminal renovation and increased post-pandemic travel demand. CLEAR's current network of 59 airports and 27 million members demonstrates strong market penetration, with each new airport location creating network effects that enhance the value proposition for existing and potential members.
The business model shows resilience through:
- Recurring revenue from CLEAR Plus memberships at
$16 monthly - Strategic partnerships with major airlines and American Express, creating multiple customer acquisition channels
- Operational efficiency through biometric technology, requiring minimal staffing per location
For investors, this expansion reflects CLEAR's execution of its growth strategy, particularly noteworthy given Portland's typically stringent approach to privacy technology. The successful navigation of local policies while maintaining their core value proposition demonstrates adaptability and operational sophistication, important factors for sustained growth in the identity verification market.
PORTLAND, ORE. and NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, is launching its identity verification technology at Portland International Airport (PDX), bringing frictionless and predictable travel experiences to Oregon. CLEAR’s launch at PDX is expected to create 53 jobs and generate over
“We are thrilled to welcome CLEAR, a world class service, to a world class airport! This valuable addition is now available to travelers at PDX, meeting the growing demand for convenience while upholding the city’s commitment to consumer rights and responsible technology use,” said Portland Metro Chamber President and CEO Andrew Hoan. “Technology should make life easier for all, and CLEAR’s approach at PDX reflects that balance—enhancing the traveler experience while respecting local policies and the rights of the public. Welcome CLEAR to Portland, and we look forward to seeing it benefit our community.”
“When we opened our new main terminal last summer, we often got asked: Will CLEAR be coming to PDX? Today, we’re excited to deliver that option for our travelers,” said Dan Pippenger, Chief Aviation Officer at Port of Portland. “With the addition of CLEAR, we’re continuing to improve and streamline the travel experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.”
“We're thrilled to bring CLEAR to Portland and help PDX travelers experience a smoother, more predictable journey,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker. “We share PDX's dedication to enhancing the customer experience and are excited to be part of making travel to and from Oregon faster and easier.”
Today’s launch represents continued growth in CLEAR's national footprint, where it serves a total of 59 airports with its opt-in CLEAR Plus membership and over 27 million Members. Members use CLEAR's network of dedicated lanes to seamlessly and securely verify their identity with their eyes or fingerprints, replacing the need to take out their wallet and driver's license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts Members through the dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security, with the goal of saving them time waiting in line at the security checkpoint.
CLEAR Plus – an opt-in membership that provides access to CLEAR's expedited identity verification lanes – costs a little more than
About Port of Portland
With three airports, four marine terminals, and five business parks, the Port of Portland is an economic engine for transforming the region into a place where everyone is welcome, empowered, and connected to the opportunity to find a good job or grow their business. The Port works to pull down barriers and provide access to people and local businesses who have been left out of the region’s economic growth—including people of color, low-income workers, and people with disabilities. Collectively, the Port leads big projects in the region, including expanding PDX airport and making it more accessible and efficient; transforming a former marine terminal into a site for innovation in the housing construction and mass timber industries; and providing more options for Pacific Northwest businesses to send their products around the world. For more information, visit www.PortofPortland.com.
About CLEAR (NYSE: YOU)
CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences. With over 27 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we never sell Member data. For more information, visit clearme.com.
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