molly361 Posted May 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I just made a free reservation to use the Clear lanes in MCO Has anyone done this? It says you don't really go thru the same lanes that you would if you have a paid membership. Seems confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 10, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2023 You are asking about CLEAR? In most airports you are diverted away from the standard TSA Pre line, to a booth or stand where your biometrics are taken. If approved, you bypass all other lines and checks, and go direct to be xrayed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted May 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Hmmm...how about TSA pre-check? Will it be long lines at mid-day on a Saturday? Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Sand and Seas said: Hmmm...how about TSA pre-check? Will it be long lines at mid-day on a Saturday? Any advice? It could be. People are getting off ships. Flying home from the amusement parks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted May 11, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2023 12 hours ago, CruiserBruce said: It could be. People are getting off ships. Flying home from the amusement parks... Yes, and our airlines moved us from a cancelled 5pm flight to a 1pm flight😱 I'm hoping our TSA pre-check status will help us at MCO. Anyone know how TSA lines are at MCO on Saturday mornings/midday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 11, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Just now, Sand and Seas said: Yes, and our airlines moved us from a cancelled 5pm flight to a 1pm flight😱 I'm hoping our TSA pre-check status will help us at MCO. Anyone know how TSA lines are at MCO on Saturday mornings/midday? Even if you are the last person to board the last cruise line transfer to MCO, you will have little problem making an 1pm flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted May 11, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2023 The airport's official website shows security wait times. These are non-Pre Check lanes. https://www.orlandoairports.net/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted May 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, hrhdhd said: The airport's official website shows security wait times. These are non-Pre Check lanes. https://www.orlandoairports.net/ Thank you for posting this link! Very helpful😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 11, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted May 11, 2023 So I guess no one can answer my question. I'll find out tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2023 50 minutes ago, molly361 said: So I guess no one can answer my question. I'll find out tomorrow Just look for the CLEAR signs. There is someone there to guide you along. Please come back and tell me if this, or the info in post #2 was wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted May 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I went thru the Pre-Check line at Washington Reagan airport earlier this week. The Pre-Check and CLEAR had the same initial greeter. People were diverted into one or a second line. About five minutes on Pre-Check, about one minute on CLEAR. CLEAR customers looked into a screen for biometrics while inserting their passport below. After the 30 second screen, they proceeded to the same check point as Pre-Check, and were waved thru in groups of 3-4 people for X-ray. It looked like a pretty fast process on a busy Monday morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 16, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted May 16, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 7:27 PM, CruiserBruce said: Just look for the CLEAR signs. There is someone there to guide you along. Please come back and tell me if this, or the info in post #2 was wrong. In Orlando I was escorted to the front of the security line, not sure if it was pre check or the regular line. In a little tiny airport in Westchester (this is why I got it, it took an hour to get thru security there last year go figure) I was escorted into the start of the Pre check line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted May 16, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I'm sure most of you know this, but if you don't have TSA Pre-check yet, spend just a little more and sign up for Global Entry instead. It includes TSA Pre-check, and you also get the benefit of Global Entry stations when coming back into the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 16, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Rothko1 said: I'm sure most of you know this, but if you don't have TSA Pre-check yet, spend just a little more and sign up for Global Entry instead. It includes TSA Pre-check, and you also get the benefit of Global Entry stations when coming back into the US. Isn't Global Entry for travel from other countries into the US. Not US domestic travel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted May 16, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Global Entry includes Pre-Check for domestic US travelers. Many credit cards and frequent flyer plans offer it, or reimbursement for it, as part of the tier benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted May 16, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, molly361 said: Isn't Global Entry for travel from other countries into the US. Not US domestic travel? Yes. But Global Entry includes TSA Pre-check for domestic travel with it. So you get both. If I recall correctly, its $85 for TSA Pre-check and its $100 for Global Entry (including TSA PC). So spend just a little more and get the benefit of both. When you fly domestically, you'll use the TSA Precheck. When you fly internationally and are coming back into the US, you go over to the Global Entry lines in the US Customs and Immigration (saving a huge amount of time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 16, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted May 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Cienfuegos said: Global Entry includes Pre-Check for domestic US travelers. Many credit cards and frequent flyer plans offer it, or reimbursement for it, as part of the tier benefits 3 minutes ago, Rothko1 said: Yes. But Global Entry includes TSA Pre-check for domestic travel with it. So you get both. If I recall correctly, its $85 for TSA Pre-check and its $100 for Global Entry (including TSA PC). So spend just a little more and get the benefit of both. When you fly domestically, you'll use the TSA Precheck. When you fly internationally and are coming back into the US, you go over to the Global Entry lines in the US Customs and Immigration (saving a huge amount of time). Both can be obtained for free if you use certain credit cards. Both require an interview and fingerprinting. I fly once a year if that so the free one month trial for CLEAR worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted May 16, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2023 From what I understand, there is a major backlog on Global Entry applications (not so sure about TSA Precheck). And yes, you do have to go and get interviewed. Usually at a Customs location. I had mine at the local port, it was pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 16, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Cienfuegos said: I went thru the Pre-Check line at Washington Reagan airport earlier this week. The Pre-Check and CLEAR had the same initial greeter. People were diverted into one or a second line. About five minutes on Pre-Check, about one minute on CLEAR. CLEAR customers looked into a screen for biometrics while inserting their passport below. After the 30 second screen, they proceeded to the same check point as Pre-Check, and were waved thru in groups of 3-4 people for X-ray. It looked like a pretty fast process on a busy Monday morning. Regan national has the paid Clear only. Orlando has both the paid Clear membership as well as the free option. Op was asking about the free option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 16, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, molly361 said: In Orlando I was escorted to the front of the security line, not sure if it was pre check or the regular line. In a little tiny airport in Westchester (this is why I got it, it took an hour to get thru security there last year go figure) I was escorted into the start of the Pre check line. Was this with a free trial of Clear or the free Clear reserved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 16, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: Was this with a free trial of Clear or the free Clear reserved? Free trial. My return airport (Westchester) has the worse lines and pre reserving there is not an option. I cancelled the free trial when I got home yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted May 17, 2023 #22 Share Posted May 17, 2023 MCO can be long any day of the week at any time of the day. My daughter was there at 5AM with a group. She went through TSA Precheck. 90 minutes later others from the group got through TSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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