Navigating airport security is often the most stressful part of air travel, but two major programs, TSA PreCheck and Clear, offer distinct solutions to significantly expedite the process. While both aim to get travelers to their gate faster, they target different bottlenecks in the security sequence. TSA PreCheck, a government run Trusted Traveler Program, focuses on speeding up the physical screening, whereas Clear, a private company’s biometric service, expedites the initial identity verification. Understanding how these two services function and where they overlap is crucial for frequent travelers seeking the fastest, most predictable airport experience possible.TSA PreCheck addresses the physical screening stage of security. Approved
