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Advanced Passenger Information to and from the United Kingdom
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Travellers can remain productive on the road
Advanced Passenger Information to and from the United Kingdom
The UK Government will require Advanced Passenger Information (API) for all passengers travelling internationally into the UK and out of the UK. Advance Passenger Information means providing certain information to the authorities before passengers travel, such as passport details and, where necessary, contact information.
As of 17th June 2009 passengers flying from The Netherlands to the UK or transferring via one of the London airports, they will be required to provide the following information.
List of the information required:
- Full given names
- Surname
- Gender
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Travel document number e.g. passport number
- Travel document expiry date
- Travel document country of issue
In order to minimise unnecessary delays at the airport, it is essential that, all travellers provide the API prior to travelling to the airport:
Pre airport
When checking in online, you are automatically directed to a form where you can fill in the details mentioned above.
At the Airport
Staff at check-in kiosks will be able to collect API data but customers are strongly advised to supply the information prior to arrival at the airport or at a check-in kiosk where available, providing customers hold a machine readable passport.
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Travellers can remain productive on the road
Business travel means spending hours in airports, planes, and hotel rooms, away from the efficiency of a normal work space. How can business travellers’ compensate for the loss of productivity, especially if travel plans are disrupted?
Productivity experts recommend:
- Always book through a travel agency, to ensure assistance in making alternate travel arrangements is available, if necessary.
- Dress professionally for the flight, at least business casual. If luggage goes astray, this allows the travellers to still attend the business meeting looking presentable.
- Consider membership to an airport VIP lounge, which offers a quiet environment for work.
- Stay in touch with assistants during a lengthy trip, to keep on top of issues.
- Some frequent travellers keep a second suitcase ready at home, packed for the next immediate trip.
- Schedule flights to make the most of any time zone differences. If headed west, try to leave in the evening; if headed east, leave mid-afternoon.
- Try to get enough sleep during the flight.
The least efficient workspace, according to an American Airlines Customer Research online study, is in flight. More than 96 percent of respondents said they conduct work-related activities at their hotels. Eighty-five percent conduct work-related activities at the airport, but this number drops to 52.6 percent onboard a flight. Reasons include lack of space and distractions.
Source: Calgary Herald; internetnews.com
