DHS TRIP redress requests can be made online at In the event that a complaint cannot be resolved by CBP or through the DHS TRIP process, the complaint may be directed, in writing, to the Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528-0550; Email at Pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended, (6 U.S.C. Click image for larger version. For additional information, please refer to the All persons traveling on flights to, from, or through the United States will be affected by this program. While the minimum data for completing a booking is quite small, a PNR will typically contain much more information of a sensitive nature.
Organizing or directing others to commit any of the acts described in subparagraphs (i), (ii), or (iii);vii. In addition, PNR does not routinely include information that could directly indicate the racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, or sex life of the individual.
Name field entries must contain a Passenger Type Code ( PTC) for each first name or initial in each surname. A Passenger Name Record (PNR) is a record in the database of a computer reservation system (CRS) that contains the itinerary for a passenger, or a group of passengers travelling together. A considerable amount of other information is often desired by both the airlines and the travel agent to ensure efficient travel. The following codes are standard across all CRSs based on the original PARS system: First, it affords CBP adequate time to research possible matches against derogatory records to eliminate false positives. For further information regarding this agreement, please refer to the link to the The purpose of collecting PNR information in advance of your arrival or departure is to assist CBP officers in measuring the risk associated with an individual traveling to, from, or through the United State, and to enable CBP to make accurate, comprehensive decisions regarding which travelers require additional inspection at the port of entry based on law enforcement and other information. In more recent times, many governments now require the airline to provide further information included assisting investigators tracing criminals or terrorists. Persons who believe they have been improperly denied entry, refused boarding for transportation, or identified for additional inspection by CBP may submit a redress request through DHS TRIP. Information provided by passengersand collected by airlines, in the normal course of their business, for enabling reservations and carrying out the check-in process. Please see the procedures provided below. §§ 552a (j)(2) or (k)(2). PNR data in dormant status is retained for an additional ten years, and may be accessed only with prior supervisory approval and only in response to an identifiable case, threat, or risk. affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, kidnapping, or hostage-taking.ii. An updated The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. It includes information such as the name of the passenger, travel dates, itineraries, seats, baggage, contact details and means of payment. Attempting to commit any of the acts described in subparagraphs (i),(ii), or (iii);v. Participating as an accomplice in the commission of any of the acts described in subparagraphs (i), (ii), or (iii);vi. Because ATS does not collect PNR directly from individuals, there is no opportunity for an individual to consent to provide this information. Keep in mind that PNR is usually information that you (or your representative) supplied in making your reservation. These statutory and regulatory authorities require each air carrier operating passenger flights in foreign air transportation to, from, or through the United States to provide CBP with electronic access to PNR data to the extent it is collected and contained in the air carrier’s reservation and/or departure control systems. § 122.49d. Many airlines have their CRS hosted by one of the GDSs, which allows sharing of the PNR.