CLEAR Biometric Screening Lanes Coming To Tampa International Airport

TAMPA, FL — CLEAR’s biometric screening is coming to Tampa International Airport.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board approved at Thursday’s board meeting a contract with CLEAR to launch its security screening checkpoints at the airport this fall, a news release said.

The agreement will bring CLEAR+ Lanes and automated eGates to each of the airport’s four Airside terminals for the first time.

According to the airport, CLEAR+ members will be able to enter dedicated CLEAR+ lanes and move through an eGate before going directly to physical screening. The airport said the automated gate verifies identity in under five seconds by matching a traveler’s face to their ID and boarding pass.

Bringing CLEAR+ to Tampa International Airport will allow travelers to move through screening faster, improving the checkpoint process and the overall airport experience, the airport said. CLEAR’s expedited identity verification experience provides a faster and more predictable checkpoint journey for TPA travelers, according to the release.

“Tampa International Airport is proud to welcome CLEAR to our security screening checkpoints, expanding the range of innovative services available to our travelers,” airport CEO Michael Stephens said. “This is a convenience that many of our passengers have long requested, and we're excited to partner with CLEAR to provide a faster, more seamless airport experience. By giving travelers another efficient way to move through security, we're continuing our commitment to delivering the exceptional customer service and convenience that have become hallmarks of America's Favorite Airport.”

CLEAR said it has more than 43 million members and operates at 62 airports. The company said its secure identity platform is intended to strengthen security and create frictionless checkpoint experiences.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Tampa International Airport to bring CLEAR’s trusted, seamless identity verification experience to travelers in one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions,” Kyle McLaughlin, executive vice president of aviation for CLEAR, said. “By bringing CLEAR+ lanes and automated eGates to TPA, we can work together with the airport to deliver a faster, more predictable airport experience while building on TPA’s strong reputation for innovation and customer service.”