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Flying into the US? That’ll be $5.50 please!

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 17, 2011 • Travel

What Canadians pay to fly into the US

United States President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget includes a fee on Canadians who will be arriving by boat or plane. The $5.50 passenger inspection fee is supposed to bring additional funds in to the cash strapped US government.

For those that travel regularly into the US, we’re very well aware of the extra fees and surcharges tacked on to an airplane ticket.

The only good news is that those who drive across the border will not be affected by this new surcharge.

No date has been set for if and when this fee will implemented.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

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Changes for carry-on items

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 3, 2011 • Travel

A small victory for air travellers. Transport Canada has announced a relaxation in certain items that were previously banned from carry-on luggage.

This development allows scissors with blades under six centimetres, nail clippers and similar items. Knives, regardless of their size, are still forbidden in the aircraft cabin.

Also announced were some changes to Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the agency charged with security in Canadian airports. Improvements will be made to screening processes, identification and separation of suspicious baggage, and lane configurations for for families and travellers carrying NEXUS cards.

Source: Transport Canada

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Carry-on luggage allowed on US-bound flights

Frederick Linsmeyer • January 20, 2010 • Travel

Canadians flying to the United States are allowed to bring one bag with them into the cabin of the plane. After the foiled attempt to bring down a plane en route to Detroit last Christmas Day, CATSA, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, restricted carry-on luggage on flights into the US.

The carry-on restrictions are limited to 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 16 in x 22 in). In addition to the carry-on, passengers can bring a pet, coat, purse, musical instruments, laptop or camera bag with them into the cabin. Electronics, books, and medicine must be kept in the carry-on luggage.

Visit the CATSA web site for further information pertaining to carry-on luggage.

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Stricter security measures for U.S. bound flights

Frederick Linsmeyer • December 26, 2009 • News, Travel

If you’re flying to the United States anytime soon, be prepared for new security measures in light of Friday’s attempted destruction of a Northwest Airlines plane.

Passengers will undergo an additional search, which include a pat-down and inspection of carry-on luggage. The restrictions also include limiting carry-ons to one item only. Extra bags will be put on the plane as checked luggage.

Consider leaving earlier as there will be delays since the new processes will definitely slow everything down.

Source: News1130

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