U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner Kicks Off Summer 'Know Before You Go, Know Before You Visit'; For U.S. Citizens and International Visitors

Latest Visa Requirements And Travel Tips Subject Of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Press Conference at 10:00 AM Thursday June 10th at Tom Bradley International Terminal


MEDIA ADVISORY, June 9, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will launch a nationwide campaign aimed at preparing United States travelers and international visitors for the summer travel season. Topics will include U.S. VISIT, visas for journalists, and tips on entering the United States. The location is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m. There will be static displays available for the media.


 WHAT:     Press Conference

 WHEN:     June 10, 2004 - 10:00 a.m.  Media set-up, no later than
           9:30 a.m.

 WHERE:    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Tom Bradley
           International Terminal Southside, Lower/Arrivals Level of
           Tom Bradley International Terminal. U.S. Customs and Border
           Protection Officers will escort media to the event 
           location. Media may begin arriving at 8:30 a.m. and should 
           arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.

 WHO:      Robert C. Bonner, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and
           Border Protection

 PARKING:  All broadcast-equipped media vehicles displaying a valid
           LAX Media Parking Permit may park terminal curbside on the
           Upper/Departure Level between Terminal 3 and TBIT, and TBIT
           and Terminal 4. Vehicles at curbside must be attended at
           all times. All other media may park in Parking Structures
           3 or 4 (parking will be validated).

 CONTACTS: LAWA/LAX Public Relations Division at (310) 646-5260 
           24-hour Public Relations Duty Officer Pager at 
           (310) 523-8994