SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- The company that operates the Clear Registered Traveler Program abruptly ceased operations last night, forcing subscribers at all three Bay Area airports to undergo regular security screening.
A message was posted on the company’s website at 11 p.m. Monday that reads, “Clear’s parent company, Verified Identity Pass, Inc. has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor to continue operations.”
KCBS' Holly Quan reports
As recently as last week, CLEAR was advertising its fast passes for Fathers Day. Late night e-mails went out to customers, and early morning travelers saw the signature blue kiosks taped off.
The company had garnered 165,000 subscribers nationwide since its founding in 2003. For a $200 annual fee, they were pre-screened. Scanners at 18 major airports would identify the passenger, allowing them to scoot past normal security lines.
Clear was started by Steven Brill, the creator of Court TV.
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