TSA Secure Flight Enforcement Starts November 1, 2010

Travelers: Expect more questions when new Transportation Security Administration rules become effective Nov. 1. Secure Flight requires all passengers to supply their full name, gender and date of birth within 72 hours of departure. If passengers do not provide the required information, TSA officials can deny them the right to board.
The requirements apply to all passengers on U.S. airlines, flying into or out of U.S. airports and over U.S. airspace. For more information, check out the TSA website.
In addition to requiring the above information, airlines will also ask certain passengers to enter a redress number, a TSA-issued code assigned to passengers who have mistakenly been named on a watch list in the past.
Many concerns over privacy arose in response to Secure Flight. The Electronic Privacy Information Center created an online database with more information about privacy concerns and the program.
Consumer Reports offered some tips for travelers planning to take or book flights after Nov. 1.
• Double-check all personal information when making travel reservations.
• Names and dates provided to airlines must exactly match the identification you plan to use.
• Be careful to avoid typing incorrect letters or numbers, an error that could lead to flight cancellations.
• For those traveling in early November, allow yourself extra time at the airport. The new regulations could lead to unforeseen check-in and security delays.