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September 17, 2025

The City That Never Stops: How CLEAR’s eGates Are Bringing the Future of Travel to New York

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CLEAR is excited to announce the launch of eGates at LaGuardia Airport. As of Monday, September 15, 2025, CLEAR+ Members were able to start using eGates at LGA for an even more frictionless experience. With eGates, it’s just one step and you’re in—making it easier than ever to travel through the city that never stops. 

eGates initially launched at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 19, 2025 with the goal of helping Members turn travel days into great days. As a company that was born and raised in New York City, with their headquarters there as well, CLEAR is proud to launch eGates in the hometown airport.

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Not only does LaGuardia Airport serve 33.5 million travelers per year, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, it has also been part of CLEAR's nationwide network for over 8 years, making this launch even more impactful.

What is an eGate—and How Does It Work?

eGates are the future of travel for CLEAR+ Members moving through the airport. With face-first technology, Members will verify instantly at the eGate and go straight to bag screening. 

Here's how to use eGates:

  1. Scan your face
  2. One step through the eGate
  3. Go directly to bag screening

What eGates Mean for the Future of Travel

When EnVe Pods first came out, it allowed CLEAR+ Members to verify 5x faster. And now with eGates, Members can verify even more quickly with just one step to get through. 

In bringing eGates to the U.S. for the first time ever, CLEAR continues to transform the way American travelers move through the airport. Over the course of 2025 and into 2026, CLEAR will continue rolling out eGates across its nationwide network of airports—unlocking frictionless experiences to make it even faster and easier for travelers to get from home to gate, and back again.

Excited to try out CLEAR’s new eGates? Enroll in a CLEAR+ Membership today, starting at $209/year and $125/year for each additional friend or family member who joins your CLEAR+ Family Plan.

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