Online facilities

Travellers to the US should be aware that the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) operated by the US Authorities is now compulsory.

Medway Travel recommends that the visa is applied for prior to making travel arrangements, as those who receive a non-authorisation to travel on ESTA will not be able to use this as a valid reason when claiming on travel insurance for any non-refundable trips.

If you are a regular traveller to the US, we suggest that you apply in advance of making any travel reservations.

The information required is the same as one historically required to be completed on board the aircraft i.e. the green visa waiver form (I-94W). However, the authority needs to be applied for at least 72hrs prior to departure. We therefore suggest that regular travellers to the United States should apply by logging on to www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/.

Once applied for, you will be given an immediate response, either giving or denying authority to travel:

• Authorise
• Not Authorised: in this case the passenger must obtain the authorisation through an Embassy or Consulate before departing for the United States
• Pending Authorisation: the passenger must check the ESTA website over the following 24 hours

Once the trip is authorised, passengers receive an authorisation ID number that will be required at the airport check-in or upon arrival at a port.

The electronic authority is then valid for 2 years or until your passport expires if that is sooner.

The details you are asked to complete online are Passport details, Flight number, destination address and questions regarding communicable diseases, arrests and convictions for certain crimes, plus past history of any visa refusal.

This information is in addition to the requirement to submit APIS data that we request from you prior to travel to the US.

Due to the level of personal information required when applying for the ESTA, we do not feel it appropriate for Medway Travel to apply for this on your behalf. However, if you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note that even when approved, this does not guarantee entry into the United States. ESTA approvals only authorise passengers to make the journey to the US under the terms and conditions of the Visa Waiver Programme (see www.cbp.gov/travel for more information).

Please follow the links below to access the relevant Airlines On Line Check In Facility.

Aer Lingus	Air Canada	Air France	Air India
Alitalia	American Airlines	ANA	Austrian Airlines
British Airways	British Midland	Cathay Pacific	Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines	Easy Jet	Emirates	Fly BE
Iberia	Jet Airways	Kingfisher	K L M
LOT Polish Airlines	Lufthansa	Qantas	Ryan Air
S A S	Swiss	T A P	THAI
United Airlines	US Airways	Virgin Atlantic

We will be pleased to offer advice and make reservations for your continental rail travel or you could follow the link to our self research and booking tool if you wish.

For the more independent minded traveller, Medway Travel provides the opportunity to research the various parts of any trip separately.

You may already have accommodation and are looking to find flights, you may also have tried the package holiday route and haven't found exactly what you are looking for.

Medway Travel's new Easy-Res system allows you to research and compare different options for airlines, hotels and car hire, at one and the same time, and then book the arrangements you have chosen directly through the system. Payment is made through your credit card and Medway Travel will add a small booking fee of £25, for processing your booking. You will be asked at the time of booking to register by completing a profile form with your details in order that we can process and deliver the necessary documents.

You also have the option simply to use the system for research before contacting us direct. This is completely free of charge and you will not be required to complete the revelevant profile page.

You will find the system to be very user-friendly and straightforward.

Happy prospecting!

Medway Travel Easy Res Self Booking Tool

 

This link will enable you to book a car to meet you anywhere in or near most major cities world-wide, including their airports, and take you to any destination you specify in that region.

This is a stress-free and secure means of short to medium range travel, provided by trained and trusted local drivers in good quality cars. We will be happy to book these for you, but offer this on-line facility in case you wish to arrange it yourself, at short notice or even after your arrival at the destination.

 

We offer a wide range of travel insurance packages to cater for the precise needs of our clients’ travel requirements.

You can choose to either ring us or use our     online insurance quotation system.

 

Medway Leisure travel is a member of PSARA and as such has access to all cruise line availability and special offers.  Below you will find the links to some of our suppliers showing their latest offers and availability.

 

Use this link to access latest availability and offers for Costa Cruises

 

 

 

 

Use this link to access latest availability and offers for Seadream Yacht Club

 

 

 

Use this link to book your home to port transfers for Dover, Southampton, Harwich and Falmouth