Flying to the US? Get set to reveal more details

Bangalore: The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Wednesday that the rule, which would be effective from November 1, makes it mandatory for all passengers travelling to the US to include their date of birth (as it appears on a government-issued ID card) and gender, in addition to their full name on all bookings.
The inclusion of additional data was in accordance with the ‘Secure Flight Passenger Data’ programme, wherein passengers will have to include the additional information, in addition to their full name on all bookings, 72 hours prior their intended departure.
As per the rules, passengers are required to provide their date of birth and gender and also the Redress Number (if available) for the purpose of watch list
This regulation would be applicable to all international flights to and from the United States and also within the US, irrespective of when the booking is made.
TSA said passengers who failed to provide the necessary Secure Flight Passenger Data may be refused boarding by the US authorities.
21/10/10 ExpressBuzz

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Categories: Foreign Oct 2010