CLEAR Launches New Lanes at John Wayne Airport
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) has launched its identity verification technology at John Wayne Airport (SNA) Terminal B in Orange County, California, marking its 60th airport in the CLEAR+ network. The launch is expected to create 25 jobs and generate over $1.7 million annually in local economic impact.
The expansion strengthens CLEAR's presence in California, where it now serves 10 airports and employs over 600 staff. The company has introduced biometric eGates at select airports and plans nationwide expansion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CLEAR+ membership costs approximately $17 monthly (billed annually), with discounts available for select airline members, military personnel, and government officials.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) ha lanciato la sua tecnologia di verifica d'identità all'Aeroporto John Wayne (SNA), Terminal B, in Orange County, California, segnando il 60º aeroporto nella rete CLEAR+. Il lancio dovrebbe creare 25 posti di lavoro e generare oltre 1,7 milioni di dollari all'anno di impatto economico locale.
L'espansione rafforza la presenza di CLEAR in California, dove serve ora 10 aeroporti e impiega oltre 600 dipendenti. L'azienda ha introdotto portali biometrici eGate in alcuni aeroporti e prevede un'espansione su tutto il territorio nazionale in vista della FIFA World Cup 2026. L'iscrizione a CLEAR+ costa circa 17 dollari al mese (fatturati annualmente), con sconti disponibili per membri di alcune compagnie aeree, personale militare e funzionari governativi.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) ha lanzado su tecnología de verificación de identidad en el Aeropuerto John Wayne (SNA), Terminal B, en Orange County, California, marcando su 60º aeropuerto en la red CLEAR+. Se espera que el lanzamiento genere 25 empleos y un impacto económico local de más de 1,7 millones de dólares anuales.
La expansión fortalece la presencia de CLEAR en California, donde ya atiende 10 aeropuertos y emplea a más de 600 personas. La empresa ha introducido portales biométricos eGates en aeropuertos selectos y planea una expansión a nivel nacional antes de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. La membresía CLEAR+ cuesta aproximadamente 17 dólares al mes (facturado anualmente), con descuentos disponibles para ciertos miembros de aerolíneas, personal militar y funcionarios gubernamentales.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU)가 캘리포니아주 오렌지 카운티의 존 웨인 공항(SNA) 터미널 B에서 신원 확인 기술을 선보이며 CLEAR+ 네트워크의 60번째 공항이 되었습니다. 이번 출시로 일자리 25개 창출와 지역 경제에 연간 170만 달러 이상의 영향이 기대됩니다.
이번 확장은 CLEAR의 캘리포니아 내 입지를 강화하며 현재 10개 공항을 서비스를 제공하고 600명以上의 직원을 고용하고 있습니다. 일부 공항에는 생체 인식 eGates를 도입했으며 2026년 FIFA 월드컵을 앞두고 전국적 확장을 계획 중입니다. CLEAR+ 멤버십은 월 약 17달러(연간 청구)이며, 특정 항공사 구성원, 군인 및 공무원을 위한 할인 혜택이 있습니다.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) a lancé sa technologie de vérification d'identité à l'aéroport John Wayne (SNA), Terminal B, dans le comté d'Orange, Californie, marquant son 60e aéroport du réseau CLEAR+. Le lancement devrait créer 25 emplois et générer plus de 1,7 million de dollars annuels d'impact économique local.
L'expansion renforce la présence de CLEAR en Californie, où il dessert désormais 10 aéroports et emploie plus de 600 personnes. L'entreprise a mis en place des portails biométriques eGates à certains aéroports et prévoit une expansion nationale avant la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026. L'abonnement CLEAR+ coûte environ 17 dollars par mois (facturé annuellement), avec des réductions disponibles pour certains membres de compagnies aériennes, le personnel militaire et les responsables gouvernementaux.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) hat seine Identitätsprüfungs- technologie am John Wayne Flughafen (SNA), Terminal B, in Orange County, Kalifornien, eingeführt und markiert damit den 60. Flughafen im CLEAR+-Netzwerk. Die Einführung wird voraussichtlich 25 Arbeitsplätze schaffen und lokale wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen von über 1,7 Mio. USD jährlich generieren.
Die Expansion stärkt CLEARs Präsenz in Kalifornien, wo es nun 10 Flughäfen bedient und über 600 Mitarbeiter beschäftigt. Das Unternehmen hat biometrische eGates an ausgewählten Flughäfen eingeführt und plant eine bundesweite Expansion vor der FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft 2026. CLEAR+ Mitgliedschaft kostet ca. 17 USD pro Monat (jährlich abgerechnet), mit Rabatten für ausgewählte Fluggesellschaftsmitglieder, Militärpersonal und Regierungsbeamte.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) أطلقت تقنيتها للتحقق من الهوية في مطار جون واين (SNA)، صالة B، في مقاطعة أورانج، كاليفورنيا، مما يجعلها المطار الـ60 ضمن شبكة CLEAR+. من المتوقع أن يخلق الإطلاق 25 وظيفة وأن يولّد أكثر من 1.7 مليون دولار سنوياً من التأثير الاقتصادي المحلي.
تُعزز هذه التوسعة وجود CLEAR في كاليفورنيا، حيث تخدم الآن 10 مطارات وتوظّف أكثر من 600 موظف. قامت الشركة بإدخال بوابات بيومترية eGates في مطارات محددة وتخطط لتوسع على مستوى البلاد قبل كأس العالم FIFA 2026. يبلغ سعر عضوية CLEAR+ حوالي 17 دولاراً شهرياً (فواتيره سنوياً)، مع خصومات لموظفي بعض شركات الطيران وبعض العسكريين والمسؤولين الحكوميين.
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) 已在加利福尼亚州橙县约翰·韦恩机场（SNA）B航站楼推出身份验证技术，成为CLEAR+网络中的第 60 个机场。此举预计将创造 25 个岗位，并每年为当地经济带来超过 170 万美元的影响。
扩张进一步巩固了CLEAR在加州的布局，目前服务于 10 个机场，并雇佣超过 600 名员工。公司已在部分机场部署生物识别eGate，并计划在2026年FIFA世界杯前在全国范围内扩张。CLEAR+会员费约为 每月17美元（按年计费），对于部分航空公司成员、军人和政府官员有折扣。
- Expected to generate over $1.7 million in annual local economic impact
- Creation of 25 new jobs in Orange County
- Expansion to 60th airport location, strengthening national presence
- Growing membership base with over 7.6 million CLEAR+ Members and 33 million Members across platform
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CLEAR expands to 60th airport at SNA, creating jobs and revenue while scaling technology ahead of major events.
CLEAR's expansion to John Wayne Airport (SNA) represents their 60th airport integration nationwide and 10th in California, extending their biometric verification ecosystem to Orange County. The launch at SNA is projected to generate
The expansion coincides with CLEAR's recent technological advancement introducing biometric eGates at select airports, with plans to scale this capability across their network ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This timing is particularly strategic as the World Cup will feature matches at California venues including SoFi Stadium and Levi's Stadium, potentially driving significant membership growth.
CLEAR continues demonstrating solid penetration metrics with over 7.6 million CLEAR+ members across their airport network and 33+ million members on their broader identity platform. Their subscription-based revenue model remains consistent at approximately
With SNA, CLEAR now serves CLEAR+ Members at 10 California airports, and 60 nationwide to deliver a more frictionless and predictable travel experience
SANTA ANA, Calif. and NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, is launching its identity verification technology at Terminal B in John Wayne Airport (SNA), bringing frictionless and predictable travel experiences to Orange County, California, and marking its 60th airport in its CLEAR+ network.
CLEAR’s launch at SNA is expected to create 25 jobs and generate over
“Travel should be convenient and frictionless, not something to stress over,” said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. “With today’s launch at John Wayne Airport, we are proud to help our California Members move seamlessly through security and win the day of travel as they head into a busy season of holidays, family gatherings, and major events. As we expand, we are not just adding lanes, we are unlocking innovation that improves security and hospitality for travelers across the country."
“At John Wayne Airport, we are committed to creating a safe, seamless, and guest-centric travel experience,” said Airport Director Charlene Reynolds. “Partnering with CLEAR provides travelers with more choice and convenience at the security checkpoint, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. We’re excited to introduce this innovative technology as part of our ongoing investment into the redevelopment of JWA.”
“Our airport team is consistently focused on providing the best service, with a range of offerings that enhance the airport experience and the ease of travel,” said Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento. “The CLEAR program maintains needed safety protocols for the public, while providing a more convenient security check-in process that gets flyers to their gates faster.”
“In May, I was pleased to join with my Board colleagues in approving the one-year CLEAR pilot program,” said Third District Supervisor Don Wagner. “Today, that program goes into effect, and I am delighted to see that Orange County passengers now have another option to make their travel plans easier.”
Today’s launch builds on CLEAR’s national growth, with CLEAR now serving more than 7.6 million CLEAR+ Members at 60 airports and over 33 million Members across its secure identity platform. CLEAR+ Members use CLEAR’s dedicated lanes and face-first biometric technology to confirm their identity in seconds, saving time at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints.
Last month, CLEAR introduced biometric eGates at select airports. CLEAR plans to expand the eGate implementation across its nationwide network of airports in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature matches in California at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area.
CLEAR continues to invest in improving both security and the traveler experience—at no cost to taxpayers. Automated eGates are designed to provide a scalable, secure solution that expedites the passenger journey while enhancing security. This innovation builds on the TSA’s efforts to modernize and streamline U.S. airport checkpoints, with a focus on strengthening security, delivering hospitality, and improving the overall passenger experience.
CLEAR+ is an opt-in membership that provides access to CLEAR's expedited identity verification lanes, costing a little more than
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 11.3 million passengers annually and reaches more than 40 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.
About CLEAR
CLEAR's mission is to strengthen security and create frictionless experiences. With over 33 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you—making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we do not sell biometric or sensitive personal data. For more information, visit clearme.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes, without limitation, statements regarding job creation, anticipated economic impacts, and plans to expand eGates. Investors are cautioned that any and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including actual staffing needs, production schedules and regulatory approvals and those described in the Company's filings within the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10- K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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