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Airline Safety

Crime

Crime rates are higher in the larger cities, such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston. Tourists are often targeted for petty crimes such as pick-pocketing and theft, particularly on public transport.

Local Travel

If you are travelling from an airport in the United States, either domestically or internationally, there are limitations on carrying liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency. You may carry through security checkpoints only travel-sized (85g or less) toiletries that fit comfortably in one, litre-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. After clearing security at United States airports, travellers can take onboard beverages and other items purchased in the boarding area beyond the security checkpoint. If you are unsure of these requirements, check with your airline or on the United States Transport Security Administration's website.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike struck parts of Texas and Louisiana in early September 2008 causing flooding and significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage which is expected to take some time to restore. Before travelling to those areas, you should check conditions with your tour operator or hotel. Updates are available on the webstites of the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Governor of Louisiana.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a new program in February 2007 to help travellers resolve possible "watch list" (people identified by the Terrorist Screening Centre) misidentification issues. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) can be accessed at www.dhs.gov/trip.

The United States enforces restrictions on travel to Cuba. The embargo applies to all United States citizens and permanent residents wherever they are located, and all people and organisations physically in the United States, including Australians. If you plan to travel to Cuba, make sure you are familiar with the sanctions. For further details, see the Office of Foreign Assets Control website.

Airline Safety

Passengers on international flights to and from Australia are only allowed to carry a small amount of liquids (including aerosols and gels) in their carry-on baggage. You can find out more information at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government website. Similar restrictions apply to flights in an increasing number of countries. Contact your airline for further information.

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Crime

Crime rates are higher in the larger cities, such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston. Tourists are often targeted for petty crimes such as pick-pocketing and theft, particularly on public transport.

Local Travel

If you are travelling from an airport in the United States, either domestically or internationally, there are limitations on carrying liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency. You may carry through security checkpoints only travel-sized (85g or less) toiletries that fit comfortably in one, litre-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. After clearing security at United States airports, travellers can take onboard beverages and other items purchased in the boarding area beyond the security checkpoint. If you are unsure of these requirements, check with your airline or on the United States Transport Security Administration's website.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike struck parts of Texas and Louisiana in early September 2008 causing flooding and significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage which is expected to take some time to restore. Before travelling to those areas, you should check conditions with your tour operator or hotel. Updates are available on the webstites of the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Governor of Louisiana.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a new program in February 2007 to help travellers resolve possible "watch list" (people identified by the Terrorist Screening Centre) misidentification issues. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) can be accessed at www.dhs.gov/trip.

The United States enforces restrictions on travel to Cuba. The embargo applies to all United States citizens and permanent residents wherever they are located, and all people and organisations physically in the United States, including Australians. If you plan to travel to Cuba, make sure you are familiar with the sanctions. For further details, see the Office of Foreign Assets Control website.

Passengers on international flights to and from Australia are only allowed to carry a small amount of liquids (including aerosols and gels) in their carry-on baggage. You can find out more information at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government website. Similar restrictions apply to flights in an increasing number of countries. Contact your airline for further information.

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Crime

Crime rates are higher in the larger cities, such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston. Tourists are often targeted for petty crimes such as pick-pocketing and theft, particularly on public transport.

Local Travel

If you are travelling from an airport in the United States, either domestically or internationally, there are limitations on carrying liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency. You may carry through security checkpoints only travel-sized (85g or less) toiletries that fit comfortably in one, litre-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. After clearing security at United States airports, travellers can take onboard beverages and other items purchased in the boarding area beyond the security checkpoint. If you are unsure of these requirements, check with your airline or on the United States Transport Security Administration's website.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike struck parts of Texas and Louisiana in early September 2008 causing flooding and significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage which is expected to take some time to restore. Before travelling to those areas, you should check conditions with your tour operator or hotel. Updates are available on the webstites of the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Governor of Louisiana.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a new program in February 2007 to help travellers resolve possible "watch list" (people identified by the Terrorist Screening Centre) misidentification issues. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) can be accessed at www.dhs.gov/trip.

The United States enforces restrictions on travel to Cuba. The embargo applies to all United States citizens and permanent residents wherever they are located, and all people and organisations physically in the United States, including Australians. If you plan to travel to Cuba, make sure you are familiar with the sanctions. For further details, see the Office of Foreign Assets Control website.

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Crime

Crime rates are higher in the larger cities, such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston. Tourists are often targeted for petty crimes such as pick-pocketing and theft, particularly on public transport.

Local Travel

If you are travelling from an airport in the United States, either domestically or internationally, there are limitations on carrying liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency. You may carry through security checkpoints only travel-sized (85g or less) toiletries that fit comfortably in one, litre-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. After clearing security at United States airports, travellers can take onboard beverages and other items purchased in the boarding area beyond the security checkpoint. If you are unsure of these requirements, check with your airline or on the United States Transport Security Administration's website.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike struck parts of Texas and Louisiana in early September 2008 causing flooding and significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage which is expected to take some time to restore. Before travelling to those areas, you should check conditions with your tour operator or hotel. Updates are available on the webstites of the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Governor of Louisiana.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a new program in February 2007 to help travellers resolve possible "watch list" (people identified by the Terrorist Screening Centre) misidentification issues. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) can be accessed at www.dhs.gov/trip.

The United States enforces restrictions on travel to Cuba. The embargo applies to all United States citizens and permanent residents wherever they are located, and all people and organisations physically in the United States, including Australians. If you plan to travel to Cuba, make sure you are familiar with the sanctions. For further details, see the Office of Foreign Assets Control website.

Airline Safety

Passengers on international flights to and from Australia are only allowed to carry a small amount of liquids (including aerosols and gels) in their carry-on baggage. You can find out more information at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government website. Similar restrictions apply to flights in an increasing number of countries. Contact your airline for further information.

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United States of America overall

This Advice is current for Sunday, 04 January 2009.

Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

* We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in the United States because of the risk of terrorism.

* The United States Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System Threat Level is at Orange for all domestic and international flights, indicating a "high" risk of terrorist attack. It is at Yellow or "elevated" for all other sectors, indicating a significant risk of terrorist attack.

* On 26 November 2008, US media reported that security measures have been stepped up in subways and mass-transit stations following unsubstantiated reports that terrorists are planning attacks on New York’s transit system.

* Significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage caused by recent hurricanes in parts of Texas and Louisiana may take some time to restore. For details see the Local Travel Section below.

* Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:

o organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy

o register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency

o subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. You can find more information about this threat in our General Advice to Australian Travellers.

We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in the United States because of the risk of terrorism. Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.

The United States Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System Threat Level is at Orange for all domestic and international flights, indicating a "high" risk of terrorist attack. It is at Yellow or "elevated" for all other sectors, indicating a significant risk of terrorist attack.

TRIP

United States of America overall

This Advice is current for Sunday, 04 January 2009.

Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

[top]

Summary

* We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in the United States because of the risk of terrorism.

* Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.

* The United States Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System Threat Level is at Orange for all domestic and international flights, indicating a "high" risk of terrorist attack. It is at Yellow or "elevated" for all other sectors, indicating a significant risk of terrorist attack.

* On 26 November 2008, US media reported that security measures have been stepped up in subways and mass-transit stations following unsubstantiated reports that terrorists are planning attacks on New York’s transit system.

* Significant communication, transport and infrastructure damage caused by recent hurricanes in parts of Texas and Louisiana may take some time to restore. For details see the Local Travel Section below.

* Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:

o organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy

o register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency

o subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. You can find more information about this threat in our General Advice to Australian Travellers.

The United States Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System Threat Level is at Orange for all domestic and international flights, indicating a "high" risk of terrorist attack. It is at Yellow or "elevated" for all other sectors, indicating a significant risk of terrorist attack.