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0 pointsonion2k1y ago0 comments

The fact you can skip most of the friction by spending more money shows that the friction is not really there for additional security.

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scarface_741y ago· 2 in thread

Clear just helps you get to the front of the TSA Precheck line and its airport dependent and time of day whether it’s any faster than regular TSA Precheck + DigitalID.

But we are talking about $85 for five years for PreCheck.

But as far as security, the only difference pre check makes is that you don’t have to take your belt and shoes off.

I mentioned earlier that newer scanners don’t require you to take electronics out of your bag whether or not you have PreCheck

ghaff1y ago

PreCheck probably makes less of a difference than it used to. But, as you say, if you fly any amount, getting PreCheck (or Global Entry which comes with PreCheck) is a drop in the bucket in terms of money.

I think PreCheck probably goes faster too because people with PreCheck mostly know the drill.

BobaFloutist1y ago

Also because the drill is less likely to change at random.

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