Advanced Passenger Information
Advanced Passenger Information, PNR Information and other Border Control and Immigration requirements are spreading like an uncontrollable virus, worldwide. For information on the 37 countries preparing to introduce APIS/PNR requirements, please consult The Flight Register' free APIS information service by emailing APIS@flightregister.net or calling 44-1608 648 850.
The UK
has passed legislation called E-borders, with Phase I carriers obliged to comply this year.
Do you know which Phase your airline is in?
Do you know the legal requirements?
Have you developed an Interface?
Registered airlines can obtain copy documents from the Airline Members Area.
already has legislation for data collection, however in November 2007, they published a Framework Decision for anti-terrorism and organised crime which is likely to require 27 member states to create separate Passenger Information Units. The cost will be huge. Do you have a copy of the Framework Decision and updates?
Are you alone or co-operating with other airlines?
Have you left your Airport Services department to struggle with this major change or are you planning for change across departments, in order to control costs? For Copy Documents and information on EU APIS and PNR and how you can participate with other airlines to cut costs, see the Airline Members Area. Worldwide
Airlines flying to the US will be well aware of US APIS requirements.
However are you up to date on China, India, Brazil and the other 30 countries with APIS plans?
Have you a strategy? Further Information on worldwide APIS/PNR requirements; Capturing Data Upstream; Working with Other Airlines; PNR Databases and Planning for Change are in the Airline Member Area.
