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Secure Flight Programme is an enhanced security check for passengers wishing to fly to/from/within the United States, implemented as of 1 November 2010.
When travelling to/from the United States, travellers will now be required to provide the following minimum Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) when making a reservation:
If you are booking within 72 hours of departure the data must be provided at time of booking. If you have provided your full APIS data (see below), then that data will also satisfy Secure Flight.
Redress Number - for passengers who feel they have been misidentified
Redress is an opportunity for passengers who believe they have been improperly or unfairly delayed or prohibited from boarding an aircraft to seek resolution and avoid future delays.
For more information on the redress process, please visit www.dhs.gov/trip.
For security reasons the US, most EU States, and other countries now require airlines to provide personal details about their passengers before they travel. This is known as Advance Passenger Information (API) or Advance Passenger Information System (APIS).
When do I complete APIS?
Sterling Travel Management will usually ask you to supply the passenger details found on the ‘machine-readable’ page of your passport - that is the page containing your photograph.
You may be asked for your:
Your mandatory Advance Passenger Information (APIS) can then be submitted in one of the following 3 ways:
Details must be submitted for countries that require APIS prior to boarding the aircraft.
Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors travelling to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
New ESTA fee: Effective 8 September 2010, all ESTA registration applications or renewals on or after that date will require a $14.00 fee payment by credit or debit card. Existing ESTA registrations remain valid through their expiration date.
When do I complete ESTA?
Registration for ESTA is mandatory. Citizens of the countries listed are currently eligible to apply for ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
The US Department for Homeland Security suggests that registration takes place no less than 72 hours before travelling. However, you can submit your details any time before travelling to the US.
Once your ESTA is confirmed by email it will be valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. You will need to re-apply for ESTA if you acquire a new passport.
ESTA Q&A
US Department of Homeland Security - Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
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