IMPORTANT NEW REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY ALL AIRLINES
Due to new regulations being enforced by the US Government, Travel Industry Services is now required by all airlines to collect and update passenger airline bookings with the following information:
- Passport number
- Passport expiry date
- Citizenship
- Country of residence
- Date of birth
If travelling to the US then the additional following information will also be required:
- Destination address including zip code
- For Green card holders only an Alien Registration Number is also required
TIS are currently working on updating our client accounts to allow us to store this information for all passengers, until that time we do ask that you have this information available when requested by our reservation agents. Below we have listed FAQ'S
FAQ's
Q. What is Advance Passenger Information (API)?
A. Advance Passenger Information (API) is information about passengers required by the US government prior to travel. It was originally introduced by the US authorities to speed up immigration procedures. Airlines could voluntarily provide passport information about passengers to the US Customs and Border Protection Agency once their flights had departed for the US and this would allow for routine identity checks to be made before arrival.
Q. What will the US Authorities do with my information?
A. The API data is checked against the combined federal law enforcement database, known as the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS). Names are also checked against the FBI National Crime Information Centre wanted persons database.
The US Authorities are bound by data protection and privacy laws so that the information cannot be forwarded to, or seen by anyone who does not have appropriate security clearances. It will only be used for its intended purpose.
Q. What if I don’t want to provide API?
A. All airlines are required by the US Government to collect API for all passengers before travel to or from the US. Passengers who refuse to supply API will not be allowed entry to the US and therefore will not be accepted for travel at check in.
Q. What if I don’t know the US Address?
A. The US authorities require an address or an indication of where you are staying:
If your accommodation will be allocated on arrival:
Please provide the name and address of your agent in the US.
If you are taking a fly-drive holiday:
You should provide the name and location of the car hire company and your first intended stopping point.
If you are transferring to a cruise ship:
You should provide the name of the vessel and your port of embarkation.
If you are backpacking:
You should provide an indication of where you will spend your first night.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Client Services Team on 0208 607 3868 or info@traveltis.co.uk for more information.
IMPORTANT NEW PASSPORT REGULATIONS FOR TRAVEL TO/FROM THE USA
MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORTS
UPDATE June 15, 2005: Travelers from the 27 countries participating in the United States' Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States. Please visit the following for more information. http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4542
If you are in possession of a passport issued by any of the 27 countries listed below, please contact the passport issuing authority to ensure that you are in possession of a machine-readable passport. Please note that boarding will be denied to travellers from VWP countries that do not have machine-readable passports.
The 27 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program include: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Additional information regarding the Visa Waiver Program is available on-line at www.dhs.gov.
