May 14, 2026 - News

XNA adds expedited security lanes using biometrics

Alex Golden

Illustration of an airline check-in kiosk with a wings pin — Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

Northwest Arkansas National Airport has added services from the company CLEAR for passengers who want to speed through security.

Why it matters: XNA has historically had quick security lines. This is another way the growing airport, which became busier than Clinton National Airport in Little Rock in 2025, can ease congestion, XNA spokesperson Olivia Tyler told Axios.

How it works: Passengers pay $209 a year for a CLEAR+ membership and go through a separate security line that will scan their biometrics to identify them. Passengers should still bring their IDs.

XNA will also offer CLEAR concierge, which will offer services like escorting public figures through the airport or extra help for passengers with limited mobility.

Zoom out: CLEAR is available at about 65 airports in the United States and Canada plus some arenas, according to its website.

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