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Fly CLEAR: The fast pass for airports

flyclear.jpgHere's what wears me down: the check-in line, the let me check-your-baggage-for-weapons line, the check-your-boarding-pass line, the security line, the customs line, and the taxi line.

And, while a business- or first-class ticket enables some hopscotching, not all airports allow it. Instead, if you're traveling this spring (and hopefully you will be), enroll in the Clear Registered Traveler program, a virtual security express lane. The $100 annual membership includes a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) vetting fee, fingerprinting, and an iris scan.

The downside: The program (which already counts more than 36,000 members) is up and running in a select few airports. Currently it's in Ohio's Cincinnati International, Indiana's Inianapolis International, New York's JFK International Terminal 7, Florida's Orlando International, and California's San Jose International.

Another system that might speed things up is Eye-ticket, which has implemented iris-recognition programs in London's Heathrow, Frankfurt's Flughafen, and North Charlotte International.

Other than that, you're only option is a private jet ... which really isn't a bad option either!

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I was at first unsure about clear pass. I didn't see plunking down over $100 and have a limited amount of airports it could be used at. However, after trying it several months ago and using it several times I have found that it is the best thing ever -- until everyone finds out about it and clogs it up! It has saved me hours of time when checking in at the airport security. I am a huge fan. If you go to their official web site and sign up, use REFERRAL CODE: SCA20888 and you and I will get a free month added to our membership!

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