International Travel

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Each passenger traveling across any international boundary is solely responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents, including any required visas, and for complying with the laws of each country flown from (the departure country), through (any transit country), and into (the destination country) as stated in our Contract of Carriage. Please also note that security regulations may require us to provide government agencies access to certain personal data disclosed to us, and we may do so as outlined in the Contract of Carriage.

Departing the United States

U.S. law requires all passengers, regardless of citizenship, age or destination, to hold a secure document to depart the United States by air (one-way or roundtrip itinerary). A secure document is a passport, U.S. permanent resident card, Refugee or Stateless travel document, Re-Entry Permit, NEXUS card, U.S Merchant Mariner Card, military ID, or an emergency travel document issued by an embassy or consulate.

For a pictorial guide on travel document requirements for departure from the United States by air as published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection please visit their website.

Non-U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad

Travelers seeking entry into the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) can review additional information on the U.S. Department of State website.

Some passengers may be eligible for a visa waiver under the Customs and Border Protection's ESTA program. ESTA is offered to you if you are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country. Find all the eligibility requirements here. Passengers are encouraged to apply when they book their flights. For more information on the ESTA program visit the ESTA website.

Traveling to San Juan, St. Thomas, and St.Croix

U.S. citizens are not required to have a passport to enter a U.S. territory, however, it’s recommended to carry proof of U.S. residency or citizenship for the return to the United States.

Citizens of countries other than the U.S./U.S. territory must have a valid passport for travel between the U.S. and any U.S. territory.

Condition of Passports

Passports must be in good condition. If a passport is damaged beyond normal wear and tear and/or there is evidence of intentional or material alterations or mutilations, it may not be accepted for international travel and the passenger denied boarding. Examples of conditions of passports that may result in denied boarding include passports with significant tears, holes, or stains, as well as any changes, obliterations or alterations, or any other damage which affects the integrity of the passport and/or the identification of the holder, such as the name, date of birth, citizenship and document number. For example, a passport with faded data, missing or severely torn, cut or chewed pages or cover, missing picture, picture which can be removed from under the laminate or one which requires tape or staples to hold it together, or which has been substantially damaged by liquids, chemicals or fire, may result in denied boarding. To ensure your travel plans are not interrupted, please make sure your passport is in good condition before you leave. For more information about U.S. passports, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Entering the United States

Travelers seeking entry into the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) can review additional information on the U.S. Department of State website.

Are you a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country, currently not in possession of a visitor's visa, and traveling for business or pleasure for 90 days or less? Passengers who fall in this group should apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorizations). For more information visit the ESTA website. CBP recommends you apply as soon as you have your travel arrangements.

The US-VISIT program, which involves the collection of biometric data upon arrival in the United States by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, currently applies to most international travelers who are U.S. residents, U.S. visa holders, or are entering the U.S. or Guam under the VWP. Additional information about US-VISIT may be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.

I-94 Forms

All non-U.S. citizens arriving in the U.S. must complete the I-94 form, except for the following travelers:

U.S. citizens
Returning resident aliens
Canadian citizens
Non-U.S. citizens entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Important Note on Flights via the U.S.

U.S. regulations require travelers to comply with immigration and customs procedures at their first point of entry into the U.S. Travelers will need to have all required documents with them upon arrival - even if the U.S. is not their final destination. If travelers have more than one U.S. stopover, they will not need to clear immigration and customs again.