PASSPORT REALITY CHECK

Demand for passports has skyrocketed. It now takes as long as 2 ½ months for routine passport processing, while expedited processing for an extra fee will take up to four weeks.

We suggest using a private visa and passport service that can walk the visa or passport through in 3-5 days. The fee charged is higher than that of the State Department’s, but you can be assured of receiving your documents in a timely fashion. There are several companies we regularly recommend: Washington Visa and Passport 800-282-7776 www.wpvs.org and Visas International 800-638-1517 www.visasintl.com.

All Non-South African passport holders departing from the US are required to have at least one, entirely blank (unstamped) visa page in their passport each time entry is sought into South Africa; these pages are in addition to the endorsement / amendment pages at the back of the passport.

INTERNATIONAL FARES SEEM HIGH?

Fewer planes to any destination, along with flying smaller aircraft, have caused more of a demand for seats than there is a supply of seats. However, British Airways and Korean Air have pleaded guilty to price fixing and each must pay a $300 million fine. So far, none of the cases are known to involve US carriers.

COURTESY HOLD DEPARTMENT

For groups of 9 or less, many international unpublished missionary fares allow us to reserve your seats now and to place them on a courtesy hold for up to 30 days prior to departure. This is intended to be a blessing but it takes your participation!

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FARES

Be sure and check www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com for off-season airline specials.



Blessings,


Missionary Airfare Search
reservations@cherokeetravel.com
800.910.2949