The Future is Uncertain

Get back in line with the rest of the cabin, suckers – those who bought their way into the "Clear" super-frequent-flier lanes at airports, were obviously not enough:

Clear Lanes Are No Longer Available.

At 11:00 p.m. PST on June 22, 2009, Clear will cease operations. Clear's parent company, Verified Identity Pass, Inc. has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor to continue operations.

Having been to the San Jose airport several times in the last few months I can tell you I NEVER saw anyone use the lane and at least two or more staffers manning the booth at all times. Hardly a way to run a business....