Attention All International Travelers

The US Government will be requiring all Air Carriers to provide a more detailed list of those passengers on board each flight entering the US, beginning some time this year. Yes, you are correct, they currently do this to some degree; but, the details are the key:

• Traveler’s Name – must be exactly as it appears on the identification being used.

• If the ID has the middle name spelled out so must the ticket.

• Everyone occupying a seat needs an ID.

• If there is not an exact match a boarding pass will not print. The traveler will be required to check-in with the carrier and will experience additional security screening.

• Carriers will now need to include the traveler’s date-of-birth and gender.

What can you do to prepare? You do not need to do anything at this point, because the Air Carriers are still working to construct the formatting for the required information. Once the structure and reporting details are worked out we will provide instructions on how to update your individual profiles.

Stay Tuned!

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