Airlines for America Commends President Obama for Efforts to Improve U.S. Visa Application Process

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Jan 19, 2012, 01:06 ET

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, issued a statement in support of President Obama's efforts, announced today, to improve visa processing times for Brazil and China.

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"Streamlining and enhancing the visa application process for international visitors to the United States without compromising our national security, is of vital importance to the U.S. airlines in continuing their contribution to the U.S. global economy," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "An improved visa process is a key component of a much-needed national airline policy, and we commend President Obama for his announced visa process improvements and expansion of the Global Entry program for expedited travel, which will help to expand U.S. access to rapidly growing global markets."

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