The top U.S. airlines and airports improved upon their Thanksgiving on-time performance this year compared to 2022.According to the latest analysis from leading global travel data provider OAG, the on-time performance of major U.S. airlines improved by one percentage point over last year's holiday, reaching 85.7 percent.OAG examined the on-time performance of all airports and airlines on Thanksgiving Eve (November 22), which is one of the busiest travel days of the year. In 2023, airlines and airports overcame not only crowds but weather disruptions to improve upon last year.According to OAG, nearly 18,400 flights arrived on time—within 15 minutes of the scheduled time—among the major U.S. carriers on November 22. Two airlines—Delta Air Lines (91.5 percent) and United Airlines (90.5 percent)—even achieved over 90 percent on-time performance across their domestic networks.Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines also saw improvements over last year, with on-time performance rates of 89.4 percent and 89.3 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, fifth-ranked Southwest Airlines reported a dip from 88.5 percent in 2022 to 86.9 percent in 2023.American Airlines (84.4 percent), Allegiant Air (84.2 percent), Frontier Airlines (76.2 percent) and Breeze Airways (62.3 percent) all improved upon last year while Sun Country Airlines (84.8 percent), JetBlue (64.8 percent), Spirit Airlines (61.7 percent) and Cape Air (33 percent) all lost ground compared to Thanksgiving Eve 2022.
Clear holiday promo: Gift up to 5 memberships to others
09.11.2023 - 20:59 / thepointsguy.com
Just in time for the holiday season, the expedited airport security program Clear is emailing certain users five guest passes to share with their family and friends this holiday season.
New Clear users can redeem the guest passes for three free months of Clear Plus.
As it did last year, Clear is extending a targeted, limited offer to existing Clear users, so be sure to check your email for a unique code to share.
To share this offer, you can either copy the code from the email or forward the email instead. New users should click on "Enroll Now" to register.
Those targeted for this promotion can share their unique code with up to five different people — including family members — through Nov. 27, 2023. After their three-month trial, memberships will automatically renew ($189 for a yearly membership, $99 to the primary member account for family memberships). Still, users can cancel anytime before their free trial ends.
As of November, Clear is available at 54 U.S. airports, as well as at various stadiums and other large venues; there are nearly 19 million members nationwide.
As a secure identity platform, Clear uses member data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to automate most users' identity verification steps in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration screening process. Clear members go through a separate security lane with dedicated kiosks rather than waiting in line for a TSA agent to review their license or passport.
After verifying a passenger's identity, a Clear representative will escort Clear users to the actual security screening area, bypassing everyone waiting in the first line. If you're also enrolled in TSA PreCheck, you'll go directly to the TSA PreCheck line.
Additionally, Reserve powered by Clear — which allows travelers to book timed entry through TSA security based on flight departure — is currently available at 20 airports across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
The following credit cards will reimburse you for up to $189 per year in Clear Plus membership costs:
The information for the Centurion, Green and Hilton Aspire cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Also, there are sometimes targeted Amex Offers covering the cost of Clear Plus membership for different American Express cardholders.
An annual individual membership to Clear costs $189, while Clear's family plan enables you to add up to three adult family members to your primary membership for $99 per person per year. Family members under age 18 can go through the Clear lane for free when accompanied by an adult user.
Additionally, Clear has partnered with select airlines to offer the following special membership
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