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GUIDANCE FOR AIRLINE
PASSENGERS
Raised Threat Levels:
The
U.S. threat level is raised to Severe, or Red, for all
commercial flights flying from the United Kingdom to the
U.S.
The U.S. threat level is raised to High, or Orange for
all commercial aviation operating in the U.S., including
international flights. Flights from the U.S. to the U.K.
are also Orange.
Increased Aviation
Screening Procedures:
The
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be
implementing a series of security measures – some
visible and some not visible -- to ensure the security
of the traveling public and the Nation's transportation
system. TSA is immediately implementing the following
changes to airport screening procedures:
NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN
CARRY ON BAGGAGE. SUCH ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE.
This includes all beverages, shampoo, sun tan
lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items
of similar consistency.
Exception: Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if
a baby or small child is traveling; prescription
medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s
ticket; and insulin and essential other non-prescription
medicines, which all must be presented for inspection at
the checkpoint.
Beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the
checkpoint) must be consumed before boarding because
they will not be permitted on board the aircraft.
Passengers traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. will be
subject to a more extensive screening process.
These measures will be constantly evaluated and updated
when circumstances warrant.
How
every passenger can assist in security:
- Pack
lightly, without clutter to facilitate easier screening
- Arrive earlier than usual at the airport
- Cooperate with TSA personnel at checkpoints and with
airline personnel at all gates
- Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity
and report it to authorities
Increased Border
Protection Procedures:
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will increase enforcement
efforts in international arrival areas including the use
of advanced targeting tools, special response teams
including baggage and aircraft search teams, baggage
x-ray equipment, specially-trained canine units, and
explosive detection technology.
DHS has also mandated that all flights from the U.K.
transmit passenger manifest information for intensive
screening prior to departure from the gate. In addition,
passengers on these flights and all other international
flights will be subject to heightened inspection upon
arrival in the U.S.
Click here for more homeland security information.
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & TRAVEL PROTECTION |
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Passport Requirement |
The
U.S. State Department advises that as of January 1,
2007, all U.S. citizens will be required to have a valid
passport to enter the United States when returning from
the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico, and Canada.
Click here for passport requirement details |
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Travel Warnings |
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to obtain the latest travel warnings. |
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