Blacklane: Upgrade Your TravelsBlacklane and CLEAR Launch Exclusive Partnership
Announced at SXSW, CLEAR and Blacklane introduce a seamless travel experience
NEW YORK - March 18, 2026 - Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has launched a partnership with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to provide travelers with a premium, VIP layer of the home-to-gate airport journey. The collaboration was unveiled at the 2026 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference during a panel hosted by Blacklane focused on how the luxury industry is redefining its purpose in the age of AI.
“In an AI-driven world, the role of luxury isn’t to replace the human touch, it’s to elevate it,” said Kasra Moshkani, CEO Americas, Blacklane. “At Blacklane, technology removes friction from travel so our guests can focus on what matters most. Together with CLEAR, we’re extending personalized service to the very start of the airport journey. With a professional chauffeur guiding travelers from pickup to drop-off and CLEAR’s Concierge services ensuring a smooth transition through security and the terminal, every step is effortless. This partnership sets a new standard for frictionless travel.”
The partnership will offer travelers a premium VIP airport experience from airport transfer booking to gate. Together, the two companies are creating an end-to-end travel experience that pairs CLEAR Concierge with Blacklane’s luxury chauffeur service.
“The Blacklane partnership is a natural extension of CLEAR’s mission to create seamless, secure experiences across the entire travel journey,”said Juliana Ortego, SVP, Head of New Ventures & Growth at CLEAR.“With Blacklane’s global chauffeur service, we’re helping travelers move from home to gate with greater speed and convenience. This collaboration reflects our focus on building a more connected travel ecosystem where Members can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the journey.”
The initiative will roll out in April to select Blacklane guests and CLEAR+ Members with expansion expected later this year.
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