Changing Passport Rules for Business Travelers

Beginning next year, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that US citizens traveling by air within the Western Hemisphere will need to carry their passports with them.

I tend to carry my passport with me whenever I fly, regardless of whether I’ll be leaving the country or not–so I won’t really have to change my behavior. But it’s a good thing to keep in mind for those of you who don’t already automatically snag the passport when you leave on a business trip.