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.

Worlds largest virtual cruise event

Jadd Fong Travel invites you,

to a very special event from

October 01-31, 2010

join us on the web at

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We’re joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the World’s Largest Virtual Cruise Month – an opportunity for travelers like you to come and learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.

Join us on the web during the entire month of October and

Learn about your favorite destinations and take advantage of our Caribbean cruise deals and Alaska cruises among other special promotions. Get ready to take advantage of great deals,and much more!

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Carnival cancels cruises from Florida to Dominica

I have been officially informed by the Carnival Cruise Line that the Carnival Victory will no longer be stopping in the port of Dominica during her Southern Caribbean cruise. The Carnival Cruise Line has discontinued its visit to Dominica with effect from November 21, 2010. The ship’s itinerary has been amended and a day at sea will replace the time allocated for the island stop.

Carnival cruise line is one of numerous cruise lines that provide Caribbean cruise deals to Dominica. Several persons who cruise from Florida to the Southern caribbean will no longer enjoy the Nature Island of the Caribbean.

No explanation was provided for the change in the ship’s itinerary. The original itinerary was very impressive with a port stop on each day of the cruise. In fact some customers purchased that cruise because they expected a port stop each day of the cruise and in particular the stop in Dominica. A number of individuals were considering withdrawing from the cruise and visit the Southern Caribbean with a different cruise line. I had to use all my persuasive skills to get them to reconsider.

I have been monitoring the national radio station of the island in an effort to find answers for my clients because they are disappointed with the new itinerary. In an announcement from the radio station, a government official said they were looking into the matter and would do their utmost best to have Carnival Cruise Line return to the island. The official claimed that the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), had a similar problem in the past with fuel cost and discontinued it service, but he was happy to report that cruises from Florida would include the NCL in the new future. 

The Carnival Cruise Line has served Dominica during the past 21 years and is an integral part of the island growing tourism industry. It has also provided numerous Caribbean cruise deals to the region and it is hoped that the problem will be resolve soon so the Carnival victory can return to the island of Dominica.