Airport Forecast: Before You Go - Related Articles

Before You Go - Related Articles

Baggage Checklist

Some articles are not permitted in your carry-on or checked baggage. Transport Canada is the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's regulator and is responsible for compiling the list of permitted and prohibited items.  More »

Packing Your Carry-On Baggage

It is recommended that medication be placed in your carry-on baggage. Ensure that it is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturers name or pharmaceutical label).  More »

Packing Your Checked Baggage

Do not pack your camera film in your checked baggage as it will be damaged by checked baggage screening equipment.  More »

Connection Tips

For a connecting flight to the U.S.A., baggage must be claimed, then processed through U.S. Customs and Immigration. For a connecting flight to an international destination, baggage can be checked through to the final destination in most cases; however, passengers should check with the airline.  More »

Departure Tips

Passenger volume increases significantly during the winter holiday season, March break and the summer. Please allow extra time for parking, check-in, security screening and luggage retrieval during these periods.  More »

Arrival Tips

Passengers returning to Canada from abroad may qualify for a personal exemption. Personal exemptions allow you to bring goods of a certain value into the country without paying duties. To find whether the goods you are bringing back exceed your personal exemption, convert all foreign currency value into Canadian dollars.  More »

Dressing for Travel

Wear shoes that can be removed easily as you may be required to do so for screening.  More »

Preparing For Your Trip

Remember to bring your airline ticket and valid Government-issued photo ID. Government-issued photo ID includes valid driver's license and passport. For international flights, remember to bring your passport. If you have any questions or concerns regarding travel documentation, please contact your airline.  More »