WHY: Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, South America,
Central America and the Caribbean by air will need a passport
for the first time this summer. Because this new requirement has
created increased demand, passport processing is delayed and a new
passport can take up to 10 weeks to arrive.
WHAT: To help make it easier for travelers, the Auto Club will offer free
passport photos for members in all of its offices throughout
Southern California. Passport applications are also available in
The offices, but the Auto Club does not process them. Each member
is limited to one set of passport photos.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: All Auto Club offices in Southern California. Media in the
Los Angeles area should go to the Burbank, 1111 W. Alameda,
or Glendale, 1233 E. Broadway, offices.
Note: Travel agents and members will be available for interviews. The
event is part of the Auto Club's Member Appreciation Days. Members
visiting offices will also be able to participate in sweepstakes
for vacation packages.
About the Auto Club: The Automobile Club of Southern California, the
largest member of the AAA federation of motor clubs, has been serving
Southern California since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit by
roadside assistance, insurance products and services, travel agency,
financial products, automotive pricing and buying programs, automotive
testing and analysis, trip planning services and highway and transportation
safety programs. Information about these products and services is available
on the Auto Club's Web site at www.AAA.com.
Contact Information: CONTACT: Carol Thorp/Jeff Spring (714) 885-2333