CLEAR Now Lets You Reserve a Spot at JFK Terminal 4

CLEAR and JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced the launch of a free virtual queuing program at Terminal 4. JFK T4 Reserve powered by CLEAR allows travelers at JFK’s T4 to plan ahead and reserve a dedicated security lane time slot for their party, giving them a more enjoyable airport experience.

To use the free JFK T4 Reserve powered by CLEAR lane, just visit the dedicated website where you can enter your flight details, the size of your party, and find a reservation time that works for you. Once you select your reservation time, finish booking by entering your email, and confirming your details. You’ll receive a confirmation email and QR code. When you arrive at airport security, look for signs pointing to the Reserve powered by CLEAR lane. There you can scan the QR code and enjoy the fast lane right to TSA screening and security.

Reservations can be made online up to 72 hours in advance of a flight’s scheduled departure. Reservation times are available based on the passenger’s selected flight. Slots are available starting at least 60 minutes before domestic flights and at least 75 minutes before international flights. The dedicated JFK Reserve security entry point is open between 5AM and 10AM, which is the security checkpoint’s busiest time.

CLEAR first launched its free checkpoint reservation system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in October 2021. In December, CLEAR acquired Whyline Inc., a leading provider of virtual queuing and appointment technology, and today’s launch marks the seventh airport to offer CLEAR’s free Reserve program.

Other airports offering Reserve include Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Calgary International Airport (YYC). In addition to Reserve, CLEAR Plus expedited security lanes are available in Terminals 2 and 4 at JFK, as well as at EWR, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Westchester County Airport (HPN). You don’t need to have the paid CLEAR Plus membership in order to use this service.

Subscribing CLEAR Plus members on the other hand, can use the company’s network of 120+ dedicated lanes across 43 airports to verify their identity with their eyes, replacing the need to take out their wallet and driver’s license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts members through the dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security.

The membership now costs $189 per year. You can get it for free if you’re an Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum cardholder. There’s also an Amex Offer that will get you a 50% discount.