January 13, 2026 — CLEAR launched biometric eGates and on-site TSA PreCheck enrollment at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, extending a rollout that began at select airports in 2025.
What happened
The new eGates and enrollment services opened in Oakland’s Terminal 2, allowing CLEAR+ members to verify identity via facial biometrics and move through security screening faster while TSA continued to run identity vetting digitally in the background.
Why it matters
Coupling biometric eGate deployment with on-site PreCheck enrollment reflects a broader industry strategy of bundling convenience features to drive biometric program enrollment, rather than deploying the technology as a standalone security upgrade.
Security and infrastructure impact
As more airports combine biometric screening with enrollment services, airport operators and privacy regulators are likely to face continued questions about consent, opt-out options and data retention for travelers who are not CLEAR members but pass through shared checkpoint infrastructure.
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