If you want to order one of the new a passport cards, get a passport application — it’s called a DS 11 and follow the instructions. On the new applications that will be available by February 1, 2008, you will find an option for applying for a passport card which you will select to order a passport card. Alternatively, you can order the traditional passport book with the same application.
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How to order a passport card
July 17th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
If you want to order one of the new a passport cards, get a passport application — it’s called a DS 11 and follow the instructions. On the new applications that will be available by February 1, 2008, you will find an option for applying for a passport card which you will select to order a passport card. Alternatively, you can order the traditional passport book with the same application.
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Canada is worried about the new U.S. passport law
July 18th, 2008 at 4:57 am
If you travel to and from Canada, check this article for legitimate concerns about the next wave of regulations rolling out the new passport law in the U.S.
US Passports Made Abroad
July 18th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Here is a story from CNN about Passport Books being manufactured abroad and the possible security risk that might result. We are not worried about this issue and do not believe we have anything to worry about regarding passports getting into the wrong hands.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2008/03/27/verjee.passport.outsourcing.cnn
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ATA Airlines Bankruptcy Filing
July 18th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Effective April 3, 2008, ATA Airlines has ceased operating and has cancelled all current and future flights. On April 2, 2008, ATA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis. Customers who purchased Southwest Airlines tickets for flights operated by ATA should contact Southwest Airlines directly at (800) 308-5037 for rebooking information. According to Southwest, customers holding Southwest tickets for ATA code share flights will be rebooked “on a new itinerary closest to their previous travel plans, or offered a full refund for any unused portion of a ticket.” Southwest’s immediate focus will be on customers “who are scheduled to travel within the next 14 days.”Customers who purchased ATA tickets and made payment by credit card should contact their credit card company to dispute the charge. The Fair Credit Billing Act allows consumers to dispute charges for services that are not received. Details of fair credit billing can be found online. Customers who purchased ATA tickets by cash, or whose credit card charge fall outside the Fair Credit Billing Act, will need to submit a claim in ATA’s bankruptcy proceedings. Information about submitting a claim will be available here.
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ATA Airlines Bankruptcy
July 18th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Effective April 3, 2008, ATA Airlines has ceased operating and has cancelled all current and future flights. On April 2, 2008, ATA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis. Customers who purchased Southwest Airlines tickets for flights operated by ATA should contact Southwest Airlines directly at (800) 308-5037 for rebooking information. According to Southwest, customers holding Southwest tickets for ATA code share flights will be rebooked “on a new itinerary closest to their previous travel plans, or offered a full refund for any unused portion of a ticket.” Southwest’s immediate focus will be on customers “who are scheduled to travel within the next 14 days.”Customers who purchased ATA tickets and made payment by credit card should contact their credit card company to dispute the charge. The Fair Credit Billing Act allows consumers to dispute charges for services that are not received. Details of fair credit billing can be found online. Customers who purchased ATA tickets by cash, or whose credit card charge fall outside the Fair Credit Billing Act, will need to submit a claim in ATA’s bankruptcy proceedings. Information about submitting a claim will be available here.
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Skybus Airlines Announcement
July 19th, 2008 at 12:10 am
This is an exerpt from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Newsletter regarding Skybus Airlines:
Skybus Airlines Ceases Operations, JetBlue and US Airways Offer Standby FaresColumbus, Ohio-based Skybus Airlines has ceased operations effective April 5, 2008. Ticket holders who paid by credit card should contact their credit card company. Future bankruptcy updates will be provided at http://www.skybus.com. JetBlue will offer affected Skybus customers a special $50 one-way standby fare. This fare will be honored for any JetBlue destination within 100 miles of the original Skybus destination. Skybus customers must call JetBlue Reservations at 800-JETBLUE ( 800-538-2583 ) to list as standby customers and must show proof of Skybus purchase at the airport upon check in. All travel must be completed by April 13, 2008. Details can be found on JetBlue’s Web site. US Airways will also offer a $50 standby fare for travelers who were scheduled to fly on Skybus to/from Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, NC. The $50 fee applies per non-stop leg and does not include applicable taxes and fees. See USAirways.com for more information.
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