encouraged to check and read carefully other US entry requirements to ensure they qualify under USA Visa Waiver Program. All travellers to the USA must be in
possession of a machine readable passport. Further US entry details can be accessed by following travel links on the US Department of Homeland Security website:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/
• All Non-US Passport Holders Travelling to US: As from 04 October 2005, the US Customs and Border Protection Agency will require additional details from all Non-US
Passport Holders travelling to the United States. Travellers must provide passport and details of where they are staying in the US prior to departure at airport check in.
Please ensure you allow additional time at check in to avoid anticipated delays.
• US Border Requirement: Due to US borders changes each foreign visitor between 14 and 79 years of age will be required to have their fingerprints and photographs taken
digitally upon arrival at a US port by the immigration authorities. For further information please refer to The United States Consular Website: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
• Travel Intermediary Disclosure: Travel Intermediary Disclosure American Express (AMEX) helps manage your company’s travel expenses and assists you in finding
travel suppliers and making arrangements that meet your individual needs. We consider various factors in identifying travel suppliers and recommending specific itineraries.
In this role, we are acting as an independent third party and not as a fiduciary. We want you to be aware that certain suppliers pay us commissions as well as incentives for
reaching sales targets or other goals, and from time to time may also provide incentives to our travel counsellors. Certain suppliers may also provide compensation to us
for various marketing and administrative services that we perform for them, such as granting them access to our marketing channels, participating in marketing programs
and supporting technology initiatives. In addition, we receive compensation from suppliers when customers use the American Express® Card or other American Express
products to pay for supplier products and services. From time to time we may enter into other business relationships with suppliers and these arrangements, including levels
and types of compensation and incentives we receive, are subject to change. In identifying suppliers and recommending itineraries, we may consider a number of factors;
including supplier availability, your preferences, and any agreements we have to book travel in accordance with your company’s travel policy. The relationships we have with
suppliers may also influence the suppliers we identify and the itineraries we recommend.
• Liability Statement: American Express (AMEX) acts only as agent for the airlines, hotels and other contractors providing services (suppliers). By using the services on this
itinerary the client agrees that neither AMEX nor its related companies, employees or representatives shall be liable for any loss costs expense injury accident or damage to
person or property resulting directly or indirectly from (a) the acts or omissions of such suppliers (b) acts of god or (c) any other cause beyond AMEX control.
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A message from American Express & Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Important Information for Travellers: American Express Travel Service is a partner in the Charter for Safe Travel. We recommend that you consult Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade website at http://www.smartraveller.gov.au and take note of the travel advisory information on that web site. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
operates a 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 (in Australia) or + 61 2 6261 3305.
We also recommend that you consider the following 'Safe Travel' - Top 10 Tips:
1. Read up on where you're going. Check on safety and related developments at your destination by reading country-specific travel advisories available from the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade website - http://www.smartraveller.gov.au
2. Consult a 'safe travel' partner organization for professional advice on in-country travel, accommodation and good travel preparation.
3. Get the necessary visas for the country or countries you are visiting but be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry.
4. Check that you hold appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and the kind of activities you plan to take. Overseas medical costs are
expensive and Medicare and Australian private health insurance will not cover you outside Australia.
5. For longer stays in a country, or where the security situation is volatile, register your details at the local Australian embassy, high commission or consulate, or online. This will
help us help you in an emergency.
6. Know where to get