Information on APIS

APIS can be easily implemented as 'stand-alone' systems or otherwise, 'Integrated' into the airline's DCS / Reservation system.

The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is a widely used electronic data interchange system that allows carriers to transmit traveler data to CBP. APIS data
includes passenger information that would be found on the face of a passport, such as full
name, gender, and country of passport issuance. The current APIS requirements were
established in April, 2005, with the publication of the APIS Final Rule. The APIS
program is recognized by commercial carriers and the international community as the
standard for passenger processing and enhanced security in the commercial air and vessel
environment. During Fiscal Year 2006, CBP processed a record 87 million passengers
arriving from abroad by air.

The advance transmission of this information, coupled with Passenger Name Record
(PNR) data, will provide DHS the ability to identify potential threats and coordinate with
carriers and foreign law enforcement to prevent the boarding of a person of interest.

CBP already requires the transmission of APIS data for commercial carriers arriving in or
departing from the United States. The announcement of a predeparture requirement
simply changes the time within which the APIS data must be transmitted. There is also a
new benchmark definition, for the air environment. In addition, the definition of
departure is being clarified. It no longer means “push-back” from the gate and now is
“securing of the aircraft doors.”

Please check the attachments below for brochures and datasheets.