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Press Release
Important 2009 Changes to the US Visa Waiver Programme
01/09/2008
From 12 January 2009 it will be compulsory for travellers to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) no later than 72 hours prior to departure. This online form will replace the green visa waiver form (I-94W) which is currently completed whilst en-route to the US.
Travellers should visit the US Department of Homeland Security website and fill in the required information. In most cases a response will be received within seconds determining whether travel to the US has been authorised. If the application is not authorised then a visa may be requested through the US Embassy. In some instances customers will need to wait up to 72 hours for authorisation.
Until the US authorities withdraw the I-94W it will remain a requirement to complete this form on board the aircraft.
An approved travel authorisation is valid for two years for multiple entries into the US. A new application will be required if a new passport is obtained within the two year period or if the answers to any of the YES/NO questions on the ESTA form change.
If you are travelling in less than 72 hours you are still eligible to apply for an ESTA, however you are advised to visit the US Department of Homeland Security website for more information or contact your nearest US Embassy.
ESTA's are in addition to the requirement for all customers to submit APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System) data.
Archive
Air New Zealand Fare and Capacity Changes
19/06/2008
2007 Cellars in the Sky Wine Awards
03/06/2008
Awards
Like all great products, seats on a world-class airline sell themselves.
So when you encourage customers to book with Air New Zealand, your job will always be a good deal easier. Something our ever-increasing list of awards is helping even more:
* 'Best Long Haul Leisure Airline' in the 2004 Conde Nast Travel Awards
* 'Best Business Class Airline – Australasia' in World Travel Awards 2005
* 'Best Business Class Cellar', 'Most Original Business Class Cellar',
'Best Business Class Red' in the 2007 Cellars in the Sky competition
* Runner Up 'Best Long Haul Leisure Airline' 2007 Conde Nast Traveller
* Runner Up 'Best Long Haul Airline' 2007 Business Traveller Awards
