The Facilitation Committee addresses issues related to the facilitation of international travel and trade including the improvement of government and industry approaches. Members of the Committee focus on travel documentation and other requirements, international cargo and passenger inspections, programs, regulations, and fees, inspection facilities, technology, customer service and the interrelationship between facilitation and security.
The Committee develops and advocates legislative and regulatory positions on these issues. The Committee interacts with government organizations including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Staff and some committee members serve on the CBP User Fee Advisory Committee and on delegations to ICAO.
Leadership
Chair
Matt Harris
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Committee Secretaries
AmyClaire Brusch
(202) 293-8500
Get Involved
Resources
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Selected Airport Wait Times
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Biometrics
- U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Trusted Traveler Programs
- Passenger Tools
- Future Borders Coalition
- ACI World Facilitation & Services Standing Committee
- IATA Passenger Facilitation
- Industry Benchmarking Studies
- Air Traffic Reports
Press Releases
October 1, 2025
WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA) Chief Political and Congressional Strategy Officer Annie Russo today issued the below statement calling for policymakers to reopen the government. “ACI-NA [...]
May 26, 2025
“Regional air service is more than business, it connects Canadians to healthcare, education, trade and economic opportunities, and we need to work together to create the framework of support that is required to build our nation and connect Canadians in all corners of our country,” said Monette Pasher, President of the Canadian Airports Council.
May 8, 2025
“Implementing a comprehensive plan will require strong collaboration among all aviation stakeholders, and airports look forward to rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.”
Events
ACI-NA Commentary on Facilitation
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