info for travel to the USA

Hi Guys........ this was sent to us today by our BA account manager...API is Advance Passenger Information..:
This is just from BA but ALL airlines to the USA will require this information..if you are doing a fly drive you just can't put in transit anymore...you HAVE to state the physical address where you will be..any questions just ask!







Dear all

I am writing to remind you that from 7 March 2006, British Airways will be supplying all required API information to the US Authorities.

The additional data now required includes a first night address for each non-US citizen or non-US resident, as well as country of residence.

To avoid delays at check-in, we are urging all passengers to provide their information before they get to the airport. You can input your traveller’s information through your GDS, using the BA or Industry Standard Keywords.  Your travellers can also provide their information online at ba.com/mmb

Some passengers may arrive at the airport without having completed their information beforehand. Our airport staff will need to collect the required information from them.  Please make your passengers aware if you have collected API information on their behalf. This will enable our staff to direct them to the fastest route through check-in.

Customers will be unable to check in online at ba.com unless the additional information is completed.

For further information about the new rules and regulations, and how to input the information through your GDS, visit batraveltrade.com

Thank you in advance for your assistance

Yours Sincerely



Mike Coe
Account Manager
British Airways

Thanks for the info, MeShell.

Thank you MeShell.  I sent it to Rich, he flys BA a lot for business,

Good to know, thanks

No Probs 

You know I like to keep all me friends updated!

I can now update you on all the info that the airlines will be needing.......


Passport
country which issued passport
passport number
citizenship
date of birth
gender
passpoet expiry date
surname (has to match what is listed in passport)
First name (see above)
if passenger has a middle name , this should be entered after the first name

Country of Residence

Destination address for passengers who are not US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents
including street address, City or town and ZIP code

if whomever does you flight booking does not take this info down and enter it into your booking it can cause great delays at check in...


US passport holders only need to provide passport information and country of residence...

if passengers are in transit to another country, please provide details of their onward destination. If they are touring, provide first night address or if not know a brief description of the itinerary....