Travel Safety & Security In A Changing World

Philadelphia Business Travel Association

Bill Amaral

September 26, 2006

Agenda Pre-Trip Preparation and Check-In Carry-On and Checked Baggage

Requirements Security Screening

Additional Information Helpful Websites International Travel Travel Tips & Defensive Flying Techniques Health Hints and Special Needs What is Being Done to Ensure Our Safety? Questions & Answers

Pre-Trip Preparation & Check-In

Mobility matters Pack smart

Check it or carry it, what does it matter?

A boarding pass and ID is required for security clearance

Have backup form of ID Boarding passes are available at ticket

counters, curbside, self-serve kiosks or on the airline’s website

Status can expedite check in

Carry-On & Checked Baggage Requirements

1 carry on item & 1 personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop - 9 X 14 X 22

Checked bag limits vary by airline & fees are assessed for overweight/sized bags

Do not lock bags and keep a packing list TSA will apply a tamper evident seal and

insert a notice if they open your bag No access to bags after screening International flights may weigh or restrict

carry-on bags. 7-12 kilos Status can help

Security Screening Bringing a prohibited item is illegal

Check the TSA website for an updated list Effective 9/26/06 travelers may carry on travel-size

toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.

After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft

Limit the amount of metal on your body Laptops, coats and shoes will be scanned

separately Screeners may chat up travelers to observe

behavior Random secondary screenings and pat-downs will

increase Unpredictability will be the standard More canine teams will be deployed airports

Additional Information Passport, Drivers License,

Government or Company ID Match to ticket information Some airports may restrict vehicle

parking based on security threat level Rental car returns may include a trunk

search if threat level is increased New ID card for US frequent travelers

to Mexico and Canada will allow crossing without a passport and should be available later this year

Helpful Websites http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-

items.shtm Transportation Security Administration’s website

http://flightarrivals.com Get a flight’s status within a 2 hour window by airline, flight #, city &

airport http://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov

Site to check out wait times at security checkpoints http://www.longtermparking.com or http://www.parksleepfly.com

Site to locate off-site airport parking across the US/UK & hotels offering parking

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/SF95Claim_Form_Rev_9-1-2003.pdf TSA Claim Form for damaged/missing baggage/contents

http://www.seatguru.com Everything you ever wanted to know about airline seating; leg room,

seat width, pitch and proximity to bathrooms http://www.state.gov/travel

This site includes travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements, as well as passport, visa and other critical information

http://www.onetravel.com Rules of the Air link provides concise, plain explanations to dozens of

topics, which the airlines detail in the Contract of Carriage

International Travel Seek out pre-departure information and

research the countries you will visit Be familiar with local customs and laws Call airline to verify the total processing time

from check in to security clearance to boarding and any enhanced baggage restrictions

Screening technology/protocols vary by country

Be familiar with driving rules if you rent a car Consider an international calling plan and a

GSM phone Know how to contact emergency personnel Carry change & know how to use a pay phone

Travel Tips and Defensive Flying Techniques

Pre-Trip Planning At the Airport On Board the Aircraft In Case of Emergency Evacuation Information What You Need To Know About Your

Seat What You Know Could Save Your Life

Turbulence The Buddy System

Driving or Flying

Health Hints and Special Needs

Pressurization problems Motion sickness Ask for bottled water on board Retention, hydration and vitamins No caffeine, liquor or sleeping pills Bring food that is appealing anytime Order a special meal if food is served Comfort items Hungry/eat – Tired/sleep DVT - Exercise often on long haul

flights

What Is Being Done… Screening 100% of checked luggage Increase secondary screening and pat downs Explosive detection trace portals in airports Air marshal program expansion Bulletproof cockpit and armed pilots Voluntary self defense training for flight

attendants Anti-missile system test in progress “Registered Traveler” program expedites

security clearance for travelers submitting to a background check and biometric ID

Secure Flight passenger prescreening program

In Closing

Questions and

Answers

For additional information visit my website at: http://www.billamaral.com

Or e-mail me at: bill@billamaral.com Or call me at 916-689-2455