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Thanks to a new feature from CLEAR, travelers passing through New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4 can now reserve a dedicated time slot in the security lane for themselves and those traveling with them.
Here’s everything you need to know to speed through security.
The goal of the new Reserve powered by CLEAR Lane at JFK’s Terminal 4 is to provide more predictability and peace of mind for travelers in the increasingly busy airport.
Travelers can reserve their slot in the dedicated security lane up to 72 hours before departure. Slots are available starting at least 60 minutes before domestic flights and at least 75 minutes before international flights. It appears that travelers do not need to be CLEAR members to use this new program.
Here’s how it works:
Keep in mind that if you choose to use Reserve, you cannot also use CLEAR or TSA PreCheck.
The entry point is open daily between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.
“The rebound of the travel industry means more people are heading to the airport this weekend, and CLEAR’s technology is making traveling through JFK T4 more seamless and less stressful than ever,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker in a statement.
The reservation system is also available at the following airports:
If you don’t already have a CLEAR membership, those who have The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express receive up to $199 in statement credits toward membership. If you have the Centurion® Card from American Express, your annual statement credits are up to $369. Enrollment is required.
Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus members also receive membership at a discount, and top-tier Diamond Medallion and Premier 1K members get a membership at no cost.
Hot Tip: Read our full guide to the CLEAR expedited security program and the best credit cards for free or discounted CLEAR membership.
JFK’s Terminal 4 is notoriously busy. It’s home to nearly 3 dozen airlines and serves tens of millions of passengers each year. With travel picking up and more than 2 million travelers going through TSA checkpoints daily, having an option to reserve a slot to go through security screening is sure to mitigate the stress of traveling for some passengers.
The information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
