What is a Clear Membership and why would you want one? Think of it as your VIP pass through airport security. I’m pretty certain registration and approval requires a background check and giving up a certain level of personal information. If you’re willing to do it for the convenience of “straight-through processing” at one of these airports then take advantage of this Hyatt only offer for a free one-year membership available to Diamond and Platinum members.
From Clear’s website:
Clear® is the fast pass for airport security. Clear members are pre-screened and provided with a high-tech card which allows them to access designated airport security fast lanes nationwide. Clear members pass through airport security faster, with more predictability and less hassle.
Clear’s first year price is $100 plus the TSA vetting fee of $28 for a total charge of $128.
If you qualify for the offer, you can avoid the first year price. Think of it as try before you buy. Unfortunately I’m not a Hyatt Diamond or Platinum members (this year) so I could not go through the entire process, but this membership could determine whether you make or miss your flight if you happen to be running late at one of the participating airports.
May your security lines always be short.
For all you Hyatt lovers out there – grab these easy points by checking in online in advance. You do need to check-in 2 hours before arrival so there’s the catch. Just bust out your EVDO card and check-in at the lobby :-)
“Now through December 30, 2006, you can earn unlimited Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points when you use Hyatt Web Check-In at participating Hyatt locations. You will earn 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points each time you complete Hyatt Web Check-In and an additional bonus of 2,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points after every third Hyatt Web Check-In. Simply enter Offer Code WEBPDA in the Offer Code field during the Hyatt Web Check-In process.”
How to Use Hyatt Web Check-In
- On the day of arrival, Hyatt Web Check-In is available beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET for Diamond and Platinum members and 1:00 p.m. ET for Gold members
- Sign in to goldpassport.com or Hyatt.com to access your reservation in the “My Reservations” section
- Click on the Hyatt Web Check-In icon next to your appropriate reservation and complete the information as requested
- Diamond and Platinum members may request an arrival time as early as 11:00 a.m. local hotel time; however, Hyatt Web Check-In must occur at least two hours prior to your arrival at the hotel
- When you arrive at the hotel, proceed to the Hyatt Express Check-In Kiosk or the hotel front desk and provide the method of payment used during Hyatt Web Check-In to retrieve your room number and key(s)
Cheers.