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The Real Deal with the REAL ID Act

By Chesley Turner on February 6, 2017 11:55 AM

The REAL ID Act isn’t hard to understand. But it is complicated.

Topics: Airport passports Cyber Security DHS Global Entry Industry Update Politics Traveler Conversations TSA U.S. Government
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Safety First. Innovation Second.

By Chesley Turner on December 5, 2016 3:22 PM

Safety First. Innovation Second.
Changing the way you wait in security lines.

Back in June, Delta funded a little experiment in the ATL to the tune of $1 million.

Topics: Airport passports General Homeland Security Industry Update Risk Management Traveler Conversations TSA U.S. Government WTI
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Travel Risk Management: You or the Gorilla?

By Chesley Turner on September 23, 2016 8:47 AM

There’s an oft-quoted (and re-worded) aphorism about perseverance originally coined by Robert Strauss, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the Soviet Union, and a considerable figurehead in mid-20th century American politics.

Topics: passports Advice Duty of Care EU Industry Update International Travel Opinion Risk Management travel policy Traveler Conversations WTI
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What's In A Name?

By Chesley Turner on August 12, 2016 12:50 PM

5 Tips when Updating Your Travel Profile

Summer’s coming to a close, and the fall travel season will be ramping up sooner than you think. Before all those business trip requests start adding up, make sure your bookings go smoothly (and your rewards points start racking up) by updating your travel profile.

Topics: passports Advice General Tips Traveler Conversations
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Life's Short. Don't Wait in Line.

By Chesley Turner on April 29, 2016 12:58 PM

Find the entry program that’s best for you.

There are four major entry programs for U.S. citizens (and some others).

Topics: passports Global Entry Homeland Security How-To International Travel TSA
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Travel Like an Executive: Tips from Our Top Tier

By Chesley Turner on February 19, 2016 3:44 PM

In our very own version of Ask the Experts, World Travel, Inc. has tracked down our C-Suite to get a list of their dos and don’ts for travel success.

Topics: passports Advice General International Travel WTI
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Passport Crunch Looms for 2016-2018

By Chesley Turner on December 30, 2015 4:03 PM

Got a passport?

Take it out and check the expiration date. The Department of State is warning of a passport crunch coming very soon, that may extend the time it takes you to apply for or renew a passport. Here's why:
1) A number of travel regulations changed in 2006-2008, which increased the number of U.S. citizens with passports. The 10-year-expiration date is coming up on all those passports, so there is an expected higher demand for renewals.
2) The dollar is strong right now, so more people are looking to travel abroad.
3) The Real ID act has heightened awareness of forms of ID and may contribute slightly to higher passport demand.

Topics: passports Advice General International Travel