The legislative intent behind the creation of this program was to provide substantial benefits to international tourist and business travelers. Little. if any. consideration was given to the potential problems that might be encountered by international aircraft crew members who might not be eligible to participate in the waiver program. Ironically. this could produce a situation in which an entire aircraft full of foreign travelers could enter the United States for an extended visit of up to 90 days without any visas. while the aircraft which brought themand then typically departs again within a matter of hours or dayswould be required to obtain and maintain a visa. It is clear that such a result was not intended. The logistical confusion and costs associated with obtaining and maintaining visas for each international crew member of U.S. air carriers is antithetical to the efficiency goals of the Visa Waiver Pilot Program. As is evidenced in this letter sent to me by Trans World Airlines. the United States carrier with the highest traffic into and out of Paris. France. this would affect as many as 7.000 crew members of one single airline.
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