 BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR NAME ON YOUR TICKETS: Secure Flight Program is in place
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that the Secure Flight passenger vetting program has begun. Passengers will be required to enter their name as it appears on the government issued identification they will be traveling with, date of birth and gender when booking airline flights. Once Secure Flight's advanced technology is fully implemented in early 2010, enhanced watch list matching will be done by the government. Airlines will gather this information to determine if the passenger is a match to the No Fly or Selectee lists. By providing the additional data elements of gender and date of birth, Secure Flight will more effectively help prevent misidentification of passengers who have similar names to individuals on the watch list and better identify individuals that may pose a known or suspected threat to aviation. TSA's goal is to vet 100 percent of passengers on all domestic commercial flights by early 2010 and 100 percent of passengers on all international commercial flights by the end of 2010.
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CURRENT US CITIZEN PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Update on Checked and Carry - On Baggage Policies
Please note that many airlines today are charging for all checked luggage you may take onboard. It is important to check your airlines policy prior to flying to insure compliance. Fees range from no charge for the first bag (Southwest allows 2 free per person currently) to as much as $50 for the first bag, and up to $100 or more for a second or oversized bag. There are all kinds of exceptions to these fees, especially for certain classes of frequent flyers and military personnel. These fees are cumulative and are double for round-trip travel. They are subject to change and were accurate as of December 2009.
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