What is APIS/API?
APIS/API is an automated system capable of performing database (law enforcement and federal agencies) queries on air passengers prior to their arrival into Countries requiring APIS infomation (USA, Canada, China except HKG, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Mexico & South Africa) from foreign locations.
APIS data must be sent to the airlines within 15 minutes before the aircraft’s departure. failure to provide this information will delay the passenger at check in, which could delay flights by up to 90 minutes.
What information will be required by the airlines:
Passport number – Citizenship – Date of Birth – Name – Gender
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How will e-profiles help your agency with the new requirements
e-profiles enables travellers to update the information required real-time within their GDS profile.
Just login using your id and password and update your passport information.
e-profiles will meet the requirements of the GDS to relay this information to the airline.
e-profiles additional features include:
Seating Preference
Special Meal Request
Date of Birth
Company Details – Name, Cost Centre/dept, Purchase Order, and Position
Frequent Flyer Details
Hotel/Car Hire Memberships
Airline Preferences
Home Address
All the above features are updatable by the traveller.
For further information on how e-profiles can help your agency contact Steve Holmes on 01785 228182 or e-mail [email protected]
