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International - September 2008
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TSA issues Venezuela travel advisory
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made an announcement September 8 regarding Venezuelan airport security. According to the TSA:
“The agency has been unable to assess security measures at international airports in Venezuela that serve as the last point of departure for nonstop flights to the United States. Venezuela has refused multiple requests to allow for such assessments, which are required by U.S. law, and the agency is taking action to warn travelers of this security deficiency.”
Travelers purchasing tickets for travel between the United States and Venezuela should be aware of this situation. The TSA will also be posting this advisory in all U.S. airports.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing to work with Venezuelan authorities to schedule the necessary visits to determine compliance with the standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Additional information can be found on the TSA Website.
Source: www.tsa.gov
Air France accepting paperless boarding passes
Beginning September 3, 2008, Air France is now accepting electronic boarding passes on mobile phones. The service is currently limited to passengers on a Paris-Amsterdam-Paris flight, and requires travelers to check in via the mobile Internet site to receive the secure barcode on a mobile phone.
Personal identification must still be provided in hard copy, but the electronic barcode can be used when checking baggage, clearing security checkpoints, entering frequent flier lounges, and boarding the flight.
In the event the traveler’s mobile phone malfunctions or loses power, a paper boarding pass can be printed at a self-service kiosk or by an Air France agent.
Sources: thetransnational.travel, airfrance.com
