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If you are looking for a way to expedite your immigration process for traveling to domestic or international destinations, one of the Department of Homeland Security's Trusted Traveler programs might be perfect for you. When you apply for one of the four programs among TSA Precheck, Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI, the Department of Homeland Security will run a background check to ensure that you are a low-risk traveler. You are then issued a Known Traveler Number that you must enter when booking air tickets or other travel arrangements. Members of these programs are able to use expedited immigration lanes at land borders and participating US airports.

Bags are more secure with this locking luggage strap, made of sturdy nylon web. 3-dial lock is TSA accepted for airport security.

A newlywed bride made headlines this week. But not because of her stunning gown or the wedding event's. It was because she missed her honeymoon over a damaged passport costing her almost $20,000 to reschedule. This not just a sympathetic bride's news going viral, but, a lesson for anyone who is being careless towards his/her damaged passport. Having a passport is not enough to fly. Even though your passport may be completely valid under US State Department regulations, the State Department is not the only agency involved in getting you where you want to go. Your passport will still need to pass the scrutiny of airline employees and TSA security officials in order to get you on your flight. Read the complete post here to understand when your passport falls into the criteria of a damaged one. Why it is important to take good care of this most important ID proof.

A newlywed bride made headlines this week. But not because of her stunning gown or the wedding event's. It was because she missed her honeymoon over a damaged passport costing her almost $20,000 to reschedule. This not just a sympathetic bride's news going viral, but, a lesson for anyone who is being careless towards his/her damaged passport. Having a passport is not enough to fly. Even though your passport may be completely valid under US State Department regulations, the State Department is not the only agency involved in getting you where you want to go. Your passport will still need to pass the scrutiny of airline employees and TSA security officials in order to get you on your flight. Read the complete post here to understand when your passport falls into the criteria of a damaged one. Why it is important to take good care of this most important ID proof.

First introduced in October 2011, The TSA Pre-check was a deliberate move away from a "one size fits all approach" to airport security.

In light of the US Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) recent tightening of airport security to include stricter screening of electronic devices, is the TSA right to be cautious or have its actions caused unnecessary hassle for passengers?

A FEDERAL JUDGE in Florida has accomplished what travel and hospitality organizations have been advocating for months: ending a government mask mandate on airplanes and other forms of transportation. While the government had planned to keep the mandates in place until at least May, critics, including the U.S. Travel Association, said it had outlived its usefulness and a recent survey found most travelers agree. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa said in her ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had overstepped its authority in issuing the mask mandate, according to CNBC.com. The Transportation Security Administration later announced it would no longer enforce the mandate, although the CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks on public transit. Several major airlines announced that masks would not longer be required for passengers. Delta Airlines said in a statement that employees and customers could continue wearing masks if they chose. Also, the company said some enforcement of the mandate may continue in the short term as news of the TSA decision is spread, but communications to customers and in-airport signage and announcements would be updated to say that masking is now optional.

Department of Homeland Security has clarified that from 2016, residents of four US states may soon need to show a valid passport in order to board a domestic flight. Travelers who live in Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire and New York are being urged to apply for a passport or secure another form of REAL ID-compliant identification now. For most travelers, applying for a passport book is the best idea, as it can be used for all international travel as well as domestic identification. Find out more about the REAL ID Act.

Department of Homeland Security has clarified that from 2016, residents of four US states may soon need to show a valid passport in order to board a domestic flight. Travelers who live in Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire and New York are being urged to apply for a passport or secure another form of REAL ID-compliant identification now. For most travelers, applying for a passport book is the best idea, as it can be used for all international travel as well as domestic identification. Find out more about the REAL ID Act.

Department of Homeland Security has clarified that from 2016, residents of four US states may soon need to show a valid passport in order to board a domestic flight. Travelers who live in Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire and New York are being urged to apply for a passport or secure another form of REAL ID-compliant identification now. For most travelers, applying for a passport book is the best idea, as it can be used for all international travel as well as domestic identification. Find out more about the REAL ID Act.

As soon as the REAL ID act gets fully implemented, US citizens, residents, and visitors will need to show a REAL ID compliant document in order to go through TSA security at the airport or enter a secure Federal building. The Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) are designed to prove the bearer's identity and citizenship, and can be used for all REAL ID purposes, like a passport book or passport card when traveling between the US and Canada and contain an RFID chip.

In case you do not have a US passport or an enhanced driver's license. This is the time to apply for one. As US Homeland Department has announced the final implementation date for Real ID Act (January 22, 2018), all US citizens would need to follow the Real ID requirements for domestic flights. What is Real ID Act and why every US citizen need to be aware of it? Read the post to get complete information.

In case you do not have a US passport or an enhanced driver's license. This is the time to apply for one. As US Homeland Department has announced the final implementation date for Real ID Act (January 22, 2018), all US citizens would need to follow the Real ID requirements for domestic flights. What is Real ID Act and why every US citizen need to be aware of it? Read the post to get complete information.

If you're taking your baby on an international trip, and looking around your kitchen in despair, wondering how you're going to transport all the myriad items you use for your baby. Don't stress out! We've consulted with expert traveling parents to find out exactly which baby feeding items are travel must-haves, and what you can leave at home. These baby travel gear essentials will make feeding a breeze.

Imagine going to the airport and not having to pull out your wallet once, not even for your passport or credit cards. Yes, we are talking about the future of technology and the "airport of the future". We are all familiar with iris technology but did you know that these eye scanning technology is going to replace the passport check counters at the airports? There are fair chances that in near future people would not need to stand in custom check queues for hours. Instead they would be able to pass by an iris scan kiosk that would identify you within 2 seconds and verify that you are an approved traveler booked on an upcoming flight. There would be even more to it. Read the latest article by Passport Info to find out all about iris scans and what future holds with it.