***REAL ID ACT*** For domestic air travel within the United States, the Real ID Act which will be in effect May 7, 2025, will require travelers to present a driver’s license or other form of identification that complies with the requirements of the Federal Real ID Act (see www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information).
***ACCURATE TRAVELER INFORMATION*** Please be aware that passenger names and “all identification information” must be identical to passport or government photo issued ID or passenger may be denied boarding. Air, cruise, and tour/package providers assume no responsibility for names that are given incorrectly, and you may incur fees for changes.
***IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS***
Domestic Travel: Adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a valid U.S. federal or stateissued photo ID in order to fly domestically, within the United States.
International Travel: A U.S. or foreign passport is necessary for all passengers traveling internationally as both adults and children (including infants) must have a valid passport to travel internationally. Each passport must be current and contain a photograph of the passport holder. Please note that most countries require your passport to be valid for a minimum of six months from date of entry. Further, passport validity beyond your travel date varies by country, please visit www.travel.state.gov for requirements.
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON NEW AIRPORT SECURITY*** Due to heightened security at airports, check in 2 hours prior for Domestic flights and 3 hours prior for International flights. Visit www.tsa.gov for the latest security policies.
***LUGGAGE*** Industry regulations require passenger’s name on all checked baggage. Identification tags are available at the airport. The fees for exceeding weight/size/quantity allowance on checked and/or carry-on luggage can be quite expensive. Contact your airline(s) for current information.
***RECONFIRMATION*** Flight schedules change frequently and without notice. Reconfirm your first flight, continuing flights, and return flights.
Reconfirm domestic flights 24 hours in advance and international flights 72 hours before departure. Reconfirmation is important to avoid inconveniences due to flight cancellations and to provide you with current flight schedules. Be sure to write down the name of the airline employee who confirms you.
***CHANGE OF PLANS*** If your plans change in route, you MUST contact the airline before the scheduled travel date and departure time. Some tickets issued on Promotional or Discounted fares may incur substantial penalties for changes or cancellation. Some tickets issued on Promotional or Discounted fares may lose their value if changes are made after the scheduled travel date for any segment. Some tickets issued on Promotional or Discounted fares are non-changeable.
***AIRLINE TICKET CANCELLATIONS*** If you do not plan to use your ticket, you need to contact the airline or your Travel Advisor to cancel your reservation before the scheduled departure for the ticket to have value for future use.
***INSURANCE*** We strongly encourage the purchase of trip insurance to cover you in case of:
• Trip cancellation or interruption penalties (due to illness of yourself, travel companions, or family members, weather)
• Default or Bankruptcy of Suppliers
• Baggage or personal possessions lost
• Emergency medical while traveling Travel insurance coverage varies by state, plan, and individual need. Contact me today for a quote.
• Insurance premium is non-refundable.
• You will receive information about your policy directly from the insurance company.
***TOUR/CRUISE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION***
• Rates/fares are not guaranteed until your trip is paid in full.
• Taxes and fuel surcharges are always subject to change even after paid in full.
• Agency and supplier penalties will apply to changes and/or cancellations.
• A parent, grandparent, or legal guardian must accompany cruise passengers under the age of 21 years.
• Children traveling without both parents need a notarized letter of permission from the absent parent(s).
***HOTEL/CAR CONFIRMATIONS*** If you have confirmation numbers shown on your itinerary it means that positive responses have been received from.
Suppliers and that your reservations were definite. If the Supplier denies your confirmation, show your number and insist on equal or superior accommodations from the Supplier. Insist on your rights!
***CAR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*** Some car rental companies have minimum age requirements for drivers. Drivers under 21-25 years of age may be required to pay an additional premium. A valid driver’s license/international driver’s license and a major credit card in the renter’s name are required to rent or pick-up a car. All applicable taxes and fees are the responsibility of the renter.
***DISCLAIMER 1000 Mile Travel Group (MTG) affiliates work as an agent of the supplier. Monies that you pay to your affiliated agency of 1000MTG (Distinctive Travel Gateway) for a travel supplier booking immediately become the property of the supplier and your affiliated agency of 1000MTG cannot refund your money without receiving prior authorization from the supplier or the bankruptcy court if applicable to do so.
By continuing to proceed with the transaction, you agree that your affiliated agency of 1000MTG has no responsibility for any acts or omissions of the travel suppliers set forth in your itinerary or for any other party not under your affiliated agency of 1000MTG’s control, and that you are responsible for checking passport, visa, vaccination or other entry requirements of your destination(s). Your affiliated agency of 1000MTG has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of these travel suppliers or any unsafe conditions, health hazards or weather hazards at your destination(s). Your affiliated agency of 1000MTG highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect you and your investment.
Please be advised that COVID-19 is a known global risk. You should be aware that COVID-19 and the health and security measures around COVID-19 may impact elements of your trip and may influence the operation of some of the travel services to be provided. The country you reside in, the country or countries you are traveling to or via, and the airline(s) you may be traveling on or other Supplier you may be working with may all have strict requirements on travel or their services to limit the spread of COVID-19. It is ultimately your responsibility to keep yourself informed of all requirements in relation to your trip, including, without limitation, any COVID-19 based restrictions, and suggest that you constantly monitor them right up until your departure, as they can change at any time. Your affiliated agency of 1000MTG is not liable for any loss due to any failure to read or understand this information as the considerations included in this document may be critical to your upcoming trip.
For information about the risks and any foreign country entry requirements of your destination(s), please consult the travel warnings section of the U.S. State Department at www.travel.state.gov. For health information concerning your destination(s), please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel.
***HEALTH AND GENERAL TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS*** Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (http://www.cdc.gov/) which is designed to help protect your health, safety and security worldwide.
***INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS*** Please be advised that Countries recently visited, even if not on the specific itinerary noted above, may affect entry requirements. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ for the most up to date entry requirements for your upcoming trip.
***HAZARDOUS MATERIALS NOTIFICATION*** Federal law forbids the carriage of certain hazardous materials, such as aerosols, fireworks, and flammable liquids, aboard the aircraft. If you do not understand these restrictions, contact your airline or go to http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/.
***SMART TRAVELER PROGRAM (STEP)*** U.S. citizens can register themselves with the U.S. Department of State. This is a Smart Traveler Enrollment Program that allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so the Department of State can better assist in an emergency. Please visit https://step.state.gov/step/ for more information on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program or to register.
YOU MUST REVIEW YOUR ITINERARY FOR ACCURACY REGARDING FLIGHTS/TIMES/DATES AND PERSONAL INFORMATION.
WE MUST BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 24 HOURS REGARDING ANY CORRECTIONS. OTHERWISE, ANY PENALTIES OCCURRED FOR CHANGES/ CORRECTIONS WILL BE AT YOUR COST.
