Israel Tightens Air Travel Security With New Passenger Data Rules
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel has introduced enhanced security protocols for international flights, requiring airlines to submit detailed passenger and crew data in advance and in real-time. These new regulations aim to bolster aviation security and involve stricter checks on both passengers and crew members. Airlines must adapt their systems to comply with the updated data submission and verification procedures, with the Population and Immigration Authority retaining final boarding decisions.
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- Israel mandates stricter pre-flight data submission for all international passenger and crew information.
- Airlines must provide crew data 48 hours before departure and final passenger boarding confirmation 30 minutes prior.
- Real-time data exchange during check-in is now required between airlines and Israeli authorities.
- The Population and Immigration Authority will make the final decision on passenger boarding.
- Airlines must transition to a secure SITA Gateway system for data transmission.
- Airlines are held responsible for compliance, including flights booked via third parties.
Israel is implementing stricter security measures for international flights, requiring airlines to provide more detailed passenger and crew data before departure. These new regulations, outlined by the National Passenger Data Analysis Center under the Tax Authority, aim to enhance aviation security following recent incidents. The updated policy mandates real-time data verification and mandatory confirmation for passengers boarding flights.
Key changes include enhanced scrutiny of flight crews, with airlines obligated to submit their information separately from passenger lists. Crew data must be submitted initially 48 hours before departure, with updated lists due two hours prior, and final boarding information required within 15 minutes after takeoff.
Passenger data submission also becomes more stringent. Booking information must be provided 48 hours in advance and updated upon flight departure. Airlines must exchange data with Israeli authorities in real-time during passenger check-in, obtaining confirmation for each passenger's boarding no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Final lists of those who boarded, along with details of registered passengers who did not board, must be submitted within 15 minutes after the flight closes.
The decision to permit or deny boarding rests with the Population and Immigration Authority. The National Passenger Data Analysis Center will collect and process the information before forwarding it to the relevant government body. Airlines will transition from direct data channels to a secure connection via the SITA Gateway system, necessitating system adaptations and certification. Manual data submission through special portals will be available for carriers lacking automated systems.
Airlines are responsible for compliance, even for flights booked through third parties. The new policy also includes limitations on transmitting personal data, prohibiting the sharing of confidential information not required by law.
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