New E-Gate Program Overview - Clear launches a new E-gate program aimed at expediting security clearance at airports [1] - The program will initially roll out in Atlanta, Washington's Reagan National Airport, and Seattle Tacoma International Airport [2] - Clear predicts 20 million international visitors to American host cities for next year's World Cup, anticipating the program will improve wait times [3] Membership and Process - Clear Plus membership is required, costing $29 per year [2] - Membership includes government-issued ID verification and facial biometric data scanning [2] - The E-gate scans the member's face in 3 seconds, allowing them to bypass traditional ID checks and proceed to baggage screening [3] Security and Privacy - TSA retains control over security screening [4] - Clear asserts that passenger information, including biometric data, remains private and is not sold [4]