Clear security screening is at 64 airports — but not Charlotte's

What are the prospects here?

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You Ask, We Answer follow-up: With CLT’s lobby expansion complete, will the airport finally add Clear security screening?

This fall, Charlotte’s airport completed expanding its terminal lobby. But it hasn’t added Clear security screening, which is at nearly all major U.S. airports. (Ledger file photo)

It’s time once again for You Ask, We Answer, the popular Charlotte Ledger feature in which we answer what readers ask.

Today’s question comes to us from Ledger reader Bill, who writes:

Can you all investigate whether CLT will be including Clear (private priority security screening) when the refurbished terminal opens? This would be a huge enhancement to minimize security lines (which have become ridiculous lately) and is available at all major airports and many minor ones in the U.S. at this point. Even Raleigh has it. Virtually everywhere I travel it is available, except my home (CLT) airport!

With all the upgrades in the new terminal and new security approaches, I’ve heard nothing about Clear being available.