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February 2009
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Secure Flight program to be implemented in 2009
As previously reported in CWT Traveler, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the issuance of the Secure Flight Final Rule in October 2008. Throughout 2009, the Secure Flight program will be implemented and will transfer the responsibility for pre-departure watch list matching from airlines to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Air Canada offers checked-bag pre-payment savings
Air Canada customers planning to check additional baggage can save 20 percent by selecting the prepayment option when checking in via the Web or at an airport kiosk.
CWT Traveler wants to know
CWT Traveler would like to give readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month highlights a single survey question, and the following month reveals the results. Readers also have the option to submit potential survey questions to be highlighted in future issues of CWT Traveler. February's question is below, along with the link to submit your response.
Are you familiar with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Secure Flight program?
- Yes , and I understand the impact to travelers
- I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know what it is about
- No, I’m not familiar with the program
Submit your response here.
January survey results
The January survey question and results were as follows:
Have you used your cell phone/mobile device as your boarding pass?
- 6% responded “Yes”
- 40% responded “No, and I don’t think I will”
- 54% responded “No, but I would like to try it”
