Secure Flight Program begins May 15

For anyone who's traveling by plane this summer, here's information about new rules from the Transportation Safety Administration:
Beginning May 15th, for any NEW airline reservation created, the passenger's name must match their photo ID exactly, e.g. if your driver's license reads Renee C. Bragano, the name on the airline ticket must read Renee C. Bragano.
This will affect many travelers as most people only use their first and last names for airline reservations and frequent flyer programs. Travelers will need to update their traveler profiles with whatever travel agents/systems they use and to change their name with all of their frequent flyer programs to ensure that they are receiving proper frequent flier credit for their flights.
The next phase of the Secure Flight Program begins August 15th when all DOMESTIC airline reservations must include the passenger's date of birth AND gender. This information will need to be in a flight record 72 hours prior to travel. For reservations made within 72 hours of travel, all security information must be provided at the time the reservation is booked.
The final phase of the new program begins October 15th when ALL flight records, (international and domestic) must include the passengers date of birth AND gender. This information will need to be in a flight record 72 hours prior to travel. For reservations made within 72 hours of travel, all security information must be provided at the time the reservation is booked.
Passengers who decline to provide this information will experience delays during check-in, increased airport screening and can be denied boarding.
There is more information on the Transportation Safety Administration website.