New TSA travel requirements

A client of mine questioned my asking for her date of birth, saying that it was not necessary for completing her booking for her Alaska vacation. She was not hostile but very curious in knowing the reason for asking. After some explanation she was very willing to provide the information.


This was my motivation for writing this blog as it appears that some travelers are unaware of the new regulations that govern travel. A lot of things have changed since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Among these changes are the manner we travel and what is expected of us. These new regulations govern all our travel, whether it is an Alaska vacation or a Caribbean cruise deal to the region.

From August 20, 2010 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires all passengers to have accurate flight passenger data for all bookings. In simple terms, all travelers must provide their date of birth, gender and their name as it appears on their official travel document. Failing to provide that information will not allow the person to complete their booking. The regulation will be enforced by the TSA from November 01, 2010 irrespective when the reservation was made.

Domestic travelers can continue using their driver’s license as their official ID but international travelers would require a passport for travel. It is expected that all persons will comply and avoid being denied boarding an aircraft of ship because of inadequate information. Clients can call Jadd Fong Travel for more information on the matter.