United Drops Complimentary CLEAR Membership Benefit From 1Ks From May 1, 2025

United Airlines has offered complimentary CLEAR membership to 1K and Global Services members to help them navigate several airports efficiently, while lower-tier members have been eligible for a discounted rate.

United has now decided to end subsidizing the CLEAR membership for 1K, which will need to pay for the service from May 1^st. It appears to still be complimentary for Global Services.

You can access the update on United’s page here.

United’s CLEAR page still states that this service would be complimentary to both 1K and Global Services members, even though the price will be $129 for 1Ks on May 1.

United’s Email:

Conclusion

The CLEAR membership has allowed travelers to enter the secure area more efficiently in some airports, but not all.

If something is free, why not sign up even if you only get marginal benefits? At $129 a year, you better get something out of the program.

United’s Clear T&Cs:

Your CLEAR membership will automatically renew at the end of your free trial and automatically renews each year for an additional 12 month period at a complimentary or preferentially priced rate, if eligible, based on your United MileagePlus program status at the time of renewal. We will notify you 30 days before your card is charged. At time of renewal, the relevant fees will be charged to the credit card provided during registration, or if different, the credit card associated with your CLEAR account at that time. To cancel your CLEAR membership at any time, log in to your CLEAR account at my.clearme.com and click “Cancel” or call 1-855-CLEARME (253-2763). CLEAR memberships are available to US citizens, legal permanent residents, and citizens of US territories, 18 and older with valid photo ID. Eligibility for complimentary or preferential pricing based on MileagePlus program status at time of CLEAR membership enrollment or renewal. Members must enroll in CLEAR to receive the preferred rates. To receive savings on an annual CLEAR membership, eligible Members must provide their MileagePlus number upon enrolling. Full enrollment requires visiting an enrollment center in person. Eligibility for the membership is determined solely by CLEAR. Terms and conditions apply and offer subject to change. Offer is non-transferable. MileagePlus Members with an existing CLEAR membership may contact CLEAR customer support at the time of your annual renewal to have your MileagePlus preferred rate applied to your CLEAR membership. MileagePlus preferred rates cannot be applied to an already-existing annual membership.

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