Discussion: New TSA Secure Flight Policy
in: Orienteering; General
May 8, 2009 5:13 PM
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Got this message at work regarding arranging flights with the new TSA Secure flight policy (see below). Basically, it looks like being consistent with the how your name appears on your ID will avoid unnecessary hussles.
"Please be advised that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted new rules and procedures that require airlines to present the TSA with certain specific identity information for all passengers. The TSA has branded these new requirements TSA SECURE FLIGHT which goes into effect on 15MAY. The purpose of this program is for the US government to pre-screen airline passengers against its No-Fly list 72 hours prior to boarding.
On 15MAY, airlines will be required to provide the full name of each passenger to the TSA. Your name, as it appears on your reservation, must match the ID you will be presenting to check-in EXACTLY. If your ID contains your middle initial or name, your reservation must also reflect such. This only applies to reservations made on or after 15MAY. As your Frequent Flyer Number must also match your reservation name to get flight credit, you may need to contact the airline and have your account name changed to match the ID you will be using.
On 15AUG, Airlines will be required to provide the TSA with your Date of Birth and Gender for all domestic flights. Please be advised that you may decline to give this information, but such a declination will cause check-in delays, additional airport screening by the TSA and possible denied boarding.
On 31OCT, Airlines will be required to provide the TSA with your Date of Birth and Gender for all international flights entering or leaving the US. Please be advised that you may decline to give this information, but again such a declination will cause check-in delays, additional airport screening by the TSA and possible denied boarding.
In addition, we strongly suggest you review your frequent flyer memberships and ensure the name matches your form of ID EXACTLY.
If you have questions about the TSA Secure Flight Program, please visit the following link to connect directly to the TSA website - http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/...
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"Please be advised that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted new rules and procedures that require airlines to present the TSA with certain specific identity information for all passengers. The TSA has branded these new requirements TSA SECURE FLIGHT which goes into effect on 15MAY. The purpose of this program is for the US government to pre-screen airline passengers against its No-Fly list 72 hours prior to boarding.
On 15MAY, airlines will be required to provide the full name of each passenger to the TSA. Your name, as it appears on your reservation, must match the ID you will be presenting to check-in EXACTLY. If your ID contains your middle initial or name, your reservation must also reflect such. This only applies to reservations made on or after 15MAY. As your Frequent Flyer Number must also match your reservation name to get flight credit, you may need to contact the airline and have your account name changed to match the ID you will be using.
On 15AUG, Airlines will be required to provide the TSA with your Date of Birth and Gender for all domestic flights. Please be advised that you may decline to give this information, but such a declination will cause check-in delays, additional airport screening by the TSA and possible denied boarding.
On 31OCT, Airlines will be required to provide the TSA with your Date of Birth and Gender for all international flights entering or leaving the US. Please be advised that you may decline to give this information, but again such a declination will cause check-in delays, additional airport screening by the TSA and possible denied boarding.
In addition, we strongly suggest you review your frequent flyer memberships and ensure the name matches your form of ID EXACTLY.
If you have questions about the TSA Secure Flight Program, please visit the following link to connect directly to the TSA website - http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/...
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May 8, 2009 11:19 PM
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Sheesh! I was hoping it wouldn't get any worse with the new administration...
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