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Do You Need A Passport To Book Flight Reservations

Do You Need a Passport Before Making Flight Reservations?
By Passport Editorial

If you're traveling internationally, you will need a passport to board your flight. But do you need a passport before making flight reservations? U.S. law requires all travelers, regardless of citizenship, age, or destination, to hold a secure document such as a passport to depart the United States by air. While it is not required to have a passport to make flight reservations, it is strongly recommended. While you may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport…

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Passports Vs. Passport Cards
By Passport Editorial

You can now apply for a passport book and a passport card. What's the difference between passports vs. passport cards? Which type of passport do you need for your trip? The passport book is valid for all international travel. The passport card is only valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. That means you cannot use the passport card for air travel. The Difference Between Passport Books and Passport Cards The most obvious difference between…

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Do You Need a Passport to Go to the Bahamas?
By Passport Editorial

UPDATE: Effective June 1st, 2009, the requirements to travel to the Bahamas have changed. Please see this entry for the most up-to-date information. Do you need a passport to go to the Bahamas? Changing travel regulations have left many people scratching their heads, wondering whether or not you need a passport. Actually, it depends. Right now, if you're traveling to or from the Bahamas by sea, all you need is government-issued photo identification and proof of citizenship, such as your…

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The Hilton Passport Project: 5 Surprising Reasons to Get a Passport
By Passport Editorial

Forty-one percent of U.S. citizens have a valid passport, but what is everyone else missing out on? As it turns out,  a passport is more than just a travel document. To kick off the Hilton Passport Project, Hilton Hotels & Resorts recently surveyed their guests to uncover the hidden benefits of having a passport. Are you ready to find out how a passport can help you live your best life? Here are 5 surprising reasons to get a passport. Want…

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Trusted Traveler Programs: SENTRI – Easy Access
By Passport Editorial

In our fourth post in our Trusted Traveler Program Series  we are going to cover SENTRI, the program for pre-approved travelers who cross the U.S./Mexico border frequently. SENTRI users have access to specific, dedicated primary lanes into the United States.  Members are issued a Radio Frequency Identification Document (RFID) that will identify their record and status in the CBP database upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry.  Participants in the program wait for much shorter periods of time than…

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Southwest Airline Flight Personnel Need Passport by End of 2013
By Passport Editorial

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is planning to begin providing international service. They expect to offer the new service in 2014. The airline doesn't currently fly to destinations outside of the United States. To prepare for this international phase of the airline's history, Southwest announced that it would require all of its pilots and flight attendants to get passports by the end of 2013. By making the announcement so far in advance, the airline is taking steps to ensure that none of…

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Travel Alert: Measles Outbreak in Pakistan May Lead to International Travel Ban
By Passport Editorial

An uncontrolled measles outbreak is taking its toll on Pakistan. A report released last month stated that less than four months into the new year, there have already been 25,401 reported cases of measles in Pakistan, and 146 children have already died as a result of this disease. This uncontrolled measles outbreak may soon lead to an international travel ban in Pakistan. Dr. Sania Nishtar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Technology, Education and Trainings, and Science and Technology, said that…

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