



Global Entry costs $100 and includes TSA PreCheck, whereas PreCheck on its own is $85. The main difference is that TSA PreCheck and Clear save you time at the initial TSA security screening, while Global Entry speeds up the process at customs after you return to the U.S. TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear are all expedited screening programs that help you get through U.S. What’s the difference between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear? Customs and Border Protection (CBP) international checkpoints.īut if you’re still unsure of how TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear are different from one another, read on for an overview of how each program works. After landing, Global Entry speeds up checks at the U.S. Before takeoff, TSA PreCheck and Clear allow travelers to go through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security lines faster. Fortunately, programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear save travelers time and hassle at the airport. I always dread using that terminal during the last few years.No one likes to waste time in long airport lines-especially when there’s a vacation at the other end. Maybe one of our readers can chime in what they’re doing there at Terminal 4 and how it impacts the wait times in general. Note that AA’s own Emerald customers can not use this feature.ĬLEAR has notified members that their lanes at LAX Terminal will be unavailable from Februuntil further notice subject to completion of some unspecified construction at the terminal. When departing on American Airlines from LAX there is a small perk for travelers with oneWorld Emerald status of a partner carrier as they’re allowed to use the Flagship Check-in at LAX which also provides an escort to the security checkpoint, skipping the lines. I consider it to be one of the worst terminals at LAX to clear security. The American Express Centurion Lounge is still closed as well otherwise it would be a nice pairing.Įither way, I hope that the CLEAR facility will be back up and running smoothly at Terminal 4. TBIT is mostly quiet these days but that’s not a guarantee either. The only way this could work is for someone with carry-on only, being dropped off at TBIT and then using the checkpoint there. Walking over to Terminal 5 or TBIT just to use CLEAR for security clearance and then making your way back to T4 is totally out of the question, especially if you need counter assistance such as for checking a bag. What kind of construction can they be doing there that it would only clear at these two checkpoints? Terminal 4 has two different areas for security checkpoints, the general area (on the right-hand side) for all passengers and then the Priority Lane (to the left) where there are also Pre-Check and CLEAR lanes. I’m really curious about what they’re doing there and how this impacts the security lane situation in general. Please head to T5 or Tom Bradley International Terminal to continue taking advantage of your membership - both are under a five minute walk away from T4. Please note! American Airlines terminal (T4) will be undergoing construction starting February 16th, 2022, which will impact the CLEAR Lane. The notice about CLEAR lanes at LAX reads in regards to Terminal 4: before April/May so there is no chance for me to inspect what this is all about right now but given the mess that T4 usually is, I’m expecting the worst. It’s hard for me to understand what exactly would impact the CLEAR service but keep the remaining security lanes intact, including PreCheck and the AA Priority AAcess lines. Here is the email I received a few hours ago:
