Northwest Arkansas National Airport this week announced a new program that should lead to travelers being able to move quickly through the airport’s security checkpoint.
That’s happening because CLEAR, a secure identity company, has launched two variations of its service at XNA. It should make the amount of time people spend at the checkpoint more predictable and lead to fewer delays.
Air travelers who want to be part of the CLEAR Plus program pay a $209 annual fee, and the membership they obtain allows participants to go through their own security line. Biometric data is used to scan those travelers who move through the CLEAR line.
Additionally, CLEAR Concierge, which is also launching at XNA, is a curb-to-gate service that provides travelers with a personal escort from arrival through security and directly to their gate. Designed for families, executives, and frequent flyers, CLEAR Concierge pricing starts at $99 per use and it’s meant to transform stressful travel days into seamless, fully guided experiences.
“As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, travelers deserve an experience that moves at their pace,” said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. “At XNA, we’re building the home-to-gate journey with CLEAR+ Lanes, automated biometric eGates, our beloved ambassadors, and CLEAR Concierge — to give members a seamless, stress-free travel day they can enjoy.”
CLEAR’s expansion at XNA supports the region’s growth and job creation, and is expected to generate positive economic impact for XNA annually.
“Bringing CLEAR to XNA is another step in making the passenger experience more convenient for the growing number of people choosing to fly from Northwest Arkansas,” said Aaron Burkes, CEO of XNA. “As our region continues to grow, we remain focused on adding services that help travelers move through the airport with ease and confidence.”
CLEAR is available at more than 60 airports, including most of the airports that are nonstop destinations from XNA. Those include Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Detroit, DFW, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York LaGuardia, Phoenix SkyHarbor, Salt Lake City and Washington Reagan.
