What is Clear airport security — and is it worth it?

It's one of the best ways to reduce your wait at the airport. Instead of enduring a long wait, you walk up to a kiosk, get your photo taken and jump to the front of the line.We're talking about Clear, a private identity verification service whose paid airport membership, Clear Plus, uses biometrics to help travelers move through participating U.S. Transportation Security Administration checkpoints more quickly.It's available at 62 U.S. airports and has millions of members nationwide. Clear also offers expedited entry at select stadiums and other venues.As a secure identity platform, Clear uses member data, including facial scans, to automate most users' identity verification during TSA screening. Clear members use a separate lane with dedicated kiosks, rather than waiting in line for a TSA agent to review their license or passport.EnVe pods at Oakland International Airport (OAK). CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUYClear costs $219 annually, but some credit cards cover the cost entirely or at a discounted rate.To help you decide whether Clear is worth it, here's what you need to know about the expedited airport security program, including its benefits, potential drawbacks and ways to get...