You can readily identify an e-Passport, because it has a unique international symbol on the cover. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States.
Two to three weeks before the flight date, the price quotes start increasing. This is the time when business travelers start booking. While price drops are still possible, a chance of a price increase is much higher if you wait to book within this time period.
Last year, the seven successful airfare hikes boosted overall ticket prices by about 5 percent-nearly three times the annual rate of inflation! Still, so far this year, the airlines haven't been having a whole lot of luck with hikes.