Interest in CLEAR is surging as airport chaos continues across the US

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A long line of travelers waits outside airport security.
Security lines at airports across the US have added hours to travelers' schedules. Customers are showing historic interest in apps to save time, even though some aren't operating fully.

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Charts show how the Iran war has pushed ticket prices sharply higher on 3 major US airline routes

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The departure gate of Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport is seen in New York on August 15, 2025.
Delta Air Lines' service from New York's JFK Airport (pictured) to London Heathrow is up from $285 to $553 over a month.

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My flight U-turned midair as war broke out in the Middle East. Now I'm stranded in Doha, and it feels like the early days of Covid.

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Peter Wozny at Doha's international airport on February 28
Peter Wozny at Doha's international airport on February 28

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I'm stuck in Dubai after our flight was canceled. I'm paying more than $650 a night for a hotel.

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Kunal Trehan is stuck in Dubai after a work trip.

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I canceled my flight after hearing El Paso airspace would close for 10 days. It reopened hours later, but I'd spent the night feeling helpless.

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Kiva Lucero stands in front of a wooden wall.
Kiva Lucero almost got a 12-hour bus to Dallas to make his flight to Paris.

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I live and work in 2 different cities. Commuting over 300 miles is great for my social life, productivity, and career.

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Christine Ma-Kellams

My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

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Author David Morris smiling next to plane
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

David Morris

My family flew 13 hours in Singapore Airlines' business class. Here's what we loved — and what fell short.

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Child smiling with pillows, blanket in Business class seat on Singapore airlines
Singapore Airlines' business class felt pretty impressive, but there were a few drawbacks.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

I flew to one of Hawaii's most rural islands. My trip was so beautiful and wild — I'd only suggest it to certain travelers.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of Mokulele plane in selfie
The only way to visit Molokai, one of Hawaii's least-touristy islands, is via a small commuter plane.

Ashley Probst

I'm a senior partner at BCG. I fuel my days playing basketball in the morning and eating cookies.

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Amanda Luther
Amanda Luther is a managing director and senior partner at BCG.

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