New Border Policy Requires Airlines to Override ‘X’ Gender Markers on Passports
A new Customs and Border Protection rule directs airlines to disregard ‘X’ gender markers on passports and input ‘M’ or ‘F’ instead. The policy has raised concerns among transgender and non-binary travelers about potential discrimination and travel disruptions during international flights.
New Border Policy Mandates Binary Gender Markers for Airlines
A recent policy change by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requiring airlines to override “X” gender markers on passports and input either “M” or “F” instead, according to reports. The implementation has created uncertainty and concern among Americans who use the non-binary gender designation on their travel documents.
