The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires
that by December 31, 2006, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda,
Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document
to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the
implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to
complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published
in the Federal Register in the near future.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all
United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the
Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new
requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not
required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most
Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda,
and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the
implementation of this requirement.
Here are some tips to make your airport
experience hassle-free:
• Arrive at the airport early.
• Wear comfortable shoes that can easily be removed
during the security screening process
• Weigh your checked and carry-on bags prior to arrival
to ensure that all your baggage are within the weight and size allowances.
• Ensure that you have the required travel documents readily available at
all times to present to the security officials and to Air Jamaica agents
upon request.
• Remember, carrying sharp or other dangerous objects
that can be used as weapons are strictly prohibited aboard the aircraft.
Both your checked and carry-on baggage will be screened. Pack
appropriately to avoid any inconvenience at the security checkpoints.
• Please be aware of items that may cause delays during
the security screening process. Jewelry, belt buckles, keys, phones,
pagers, etc. should be placed in carry-on baggage and not left on your
person.
• Film should be packed in carry-on baggage as
equipment used to screen checked baggage may damage undeveloped film.
• Gifts in your carry-on baggage should not be wrapped
as they may be opened during the security screening process.
• Arrive at the gate early to await the boarding of
your flight
With Travel Guard Essential, you receive basic
coverage in the event of unforeseeable trip related expenses such as:
 | Trip cancellation, interruption and delay |
| Emergency medical treatment or evacuation |
| Lost, stolen or damaged baggage or personal effects
|
| Baggage delay |
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