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2013 Record International Travel Predicted
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International travel will hit record highs this year, at least that’s the prediction from Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines. In its annual forecast, A4A predicts that this year U.S. airlines will carry close to 209 million global passengers during the height of summer travel (June through August, 2013). Included in that estimate are 27 million international travelers. If this forecast runs true, summer air travel this year will reach its highest peak in…

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Are Expedited Passport Services Worth the Money?
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Traveling in a hurry? There are several ways to get an expedited passport. According to State Department spokesman Peter Velasco, the Department of State has 26 passport agencies across the nation that can assist U.S. travelers who need their travel documents immediately. The Department of State charges an additional $60 fee for expedited passport service. If you have to travel abroad for business or family emergencies and you need to leave in a day or two, applying for an expedited…

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International Air Travel with Your Pets
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More than ever before, our pets are considered part of our family. Since a recent survey from AAA and Best Western International shows 51 percent of Americans take their pets along when they travel, here is some helpful information about traveling internationally with pets. Check the Airline’s restrictions. Airlines like AirCanada, AirFrance, Delta, JetBlue, United and Virgin America allow small pets to travel with you in the cabin with certain restrictions. Requirements differ from airline to airline with a limited…

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Passport Name Change After Honeymoon?
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If you are about to go on your honeymoon and are traveling internationally, when should you change the name on your passport?  Here are a few options: For those flying, your tickets need to match your passport. If this is your first time traveling internationally, you should be able to travel under your maiden name as long as your documents match. Simply visit a U.S. Post Office before your wedding and fill out an application. This will prevent you from…

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Passport Day Canceled? We Can Help!
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Sequestration Cancels Passport Day Saturday, March 9th, was supposed to be the 5th annual "Passport Day in the USA,"...but this year, it will have to be put on hold as automatic budget cuts loom. On Passport Day, Americans could turn in their passport applications at State Department passport agencies across the country on a Saturday without making an appointment. Normally, if you want to apply directly at one of the country's 25 regional passport agency locations, you need an appointment…

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New Mexico Residents May Need a US Passport to Fly Domestically
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Will New Mexico residents need a US passport for domestic flights?  New Mexico residents are scurrying to get passports before the January 15, 2013 Real ID Act deadline. After that date, there is a distinct possibility that New Mexico driver's licenses will no longer be acceptable identification for domestic flights. Because New Mexico doesn't require proof of citizenship to get a driver's license, the state isn't in compliance with the standards set forth in 2005's Real ID Act. Since the…

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Need a Rush Passport for the 2012 London Olympics?
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  London is abuzz with preparations for the 2012 Summer Olympics, which run from July 27th to August 12th. This should go without saying, but if you're a US citizen and you're planning on attending, you do need a valid passport.  If you've waited until the last minute, here's how to get one rushed: Rush Passport Help Without a valid passport, it doesn't matter if you've managed to score tickets to the games or not. Again, planning ahead is essential.…

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US Regional Passport Office Directory
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What is a Regional Passport Agency? Regional Passport Offices are run by the Department of State and have passport printing facilities on site. Most are only open to US citizens who plan to leave the country in the next two weeks, or who plan to leave within four weeks and need both a new passport and a visa for their destination. Unfortunately, many travelers find these offices to be inaccessible or just plain inconvenient.  In the entire country, there are…

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