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!

Delta Air Lines has announced it will begin charging $15 to passengers for their first checked bag and $25 for a second checked bag on domestic flights.
This new fee is in effect for new bookings for travel Dec. 5 or later. People with advance bookings made prior to Wednesday will not have to pay the first-bag fee, regardless of dates of travel. Previously, Delta had no fee for a first checked bag, but did charge $50 for a second checked bag. When Delta added a fee for checking a second bag, it cited rising fuel costs. However, following the recent drop in oil prices, Delta this time cited a competitive motivation.