TRAVEL ADVISORIES

New ID requirements for travel within Canada

As of September 18, 2007, all guests aged 18 and over are required to present at the gate, during boarding, one piece of valid government issued photo ID showing their name, date of birth and gender. If a valid government issued photo ID is not available, then two pieces of valid government issued non-photo ID will be required one of which must show their name, date of birth and gender.

Accepted valid government issued photo ID and non-photo ID are:

• Passport
• Citizenship card
• Permanent resident card
• Driver's licence
   
• Health card
• Provincial/Territorial Government Identification Cards (GIC)
• Birth certificate
• Record of Landing Form/Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292)
• Immigration documents issued to foreign nationals (work permit, study permit, visitor record, temporary resident permit, refugee approved status)
• Canadian military ID
• Federal police ID
• Federal, provincial, and municipal government employee ID
• Social insurance number (SIN) card
• Old age security (OAS) identification card

For more information on the type of identification which will be accepted for air travel, as per the identity screening requirements, please visit the link below:

http://www.passengerprotect.gc.ca/identity.html

 

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Passport Advisory for Travel to the United States

On January 23, 2007, the United States implemented the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which requires all air travellers from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda, to present a passport or NEXUS card to enter or leave the United States. This also includes children of all ages. Guests who do not hold a current passport or NEXUS card are advised to obtain a passport or NEXUS card prior to travelling.

 

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New Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirement

International visitors to the US from Visa Waiver Program countries are now able to obtain travel authorization online. Online travel authorization will become mandatory January 12, 2009, for more information go to www.cbp.gov/esta.

 

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Transport Canada carry-on restrictions and allowance:
 

Allowed:

• Liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers 100 mls / 100g (3.4 oz.) or less. These containers MUST be placed in one (1) clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag no larger than one litre (one quart). ONE BAG PER PERSON.
• Only disposable type cigarette lighters (such as Bic) will be permitted when carried on their person. The lighter must be placed in the same clear, re-sealable plastic bag as liquids and gels at the security screening checkpoint. Other types of cigarette lighters (such as Zippo) will not be permitted. No lighters of any kind are permitted in checked baggage.

Prohibited:

• Unsealed, open, or opaque plastic bags of any size with liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers of any size.
• Liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers larger than 100 mls / 100 g (3.4 oz.).

The following items are exempt from restrictions, however, guests must declare all such items to security screening authorities:

• Baby formula, baby food, juice and milk for guests travelling with children two years of age and under.
• Prescription and essential non-prescription medicines where the name on the medicine matches the guests ticket.
• Additional screening of exempted items may be required.
• No plastic bag is required for exempt items.

For additional information on these or other Government of Canada security requirements please visit www.tc.gc.ca or www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca or phone 1-888-294-2202.

 

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