The New York Times – Travel:
The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.
Category: Passports
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State Dept. to Release 250,000 More Trump Passports With His Portrait
The New York Times – Travel:
An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, will be made available at in-person events.
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EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
The New York Times – Travel:
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer travelers beware.
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Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
The New York Times – Travel:
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise.
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White House Releases Images of the Trump ‘Patriot Passport’
The New York Times – Travel:
The State Department said it planned to release 40,000 U.S. passports featuring an image of the president to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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TSA PreCheck Is Back, but Global Entry Is Paused. What’s Going On?
The New York Times – Travel:
Blaming a partial government shutdown, officials suspended the expedited arrival program this week, but some travelers are seeing inconsistencies at airports.
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Traveling to the U.K.? Here’s What to Know About ETAs.
The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors from visa-exempt countries, including most Europeans and travelers from the U.S. and Canada, are now required to have an electronic travel authorization. Here’s what to know.
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Nearly 13,000 Irish Passports Are Recalled Over ‘Technical Issue’
The New York Times – Travel:
The recall affects passports issued between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.
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What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
The New York Times – Travel:
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.