The Discount
Delta are now offering a $100 discount to their American Express Delta Skymiles cardholders, the discount applies to primary cardholders only (not authorized users) and the following cards:
- Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
- Delta Reserve Credit Card
- Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card
- Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card
To receive the discount you need to use your Delta card to pay. Normally a years membership will cost $179, with this discount this is reduced to $79. You’ll automatically be renewed each year if you fail to cancel, the rate you receive will depend on your status with Delta and is as follows:
- Diamond Medallion® members: Complimentary
- Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion members: $79 per year
- General SkyMiles Members: $99 per year
You can also receive the above rates in your first year if you don’t have a Delta card. Because of this, it’s not really a $100 discount at all, it’s a $20 discount as anybody could become a Delta member and get the $99 pricing.
What Is CLEAR?
CLEAR makes it easier and quicker to get through airport security lanes at select airports (and select times at those airports). This is possible with dedicated CLEARlanes at these airports. You need to present your boarding pass and tap your finger to use these lanes. It currently operates out of the following airports:
You still need to go through physical screening.
Our Verdict
If CLEAR is in your home airport and you travel a lot then it might be worth it, but personally I find it to be overpriced for what it offers with very limited coverage. At least you can lock in a $99 price if you’re a Delta member I guess.
