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Offline flopnfly

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New Security Restrictions
« on: August 12, 2006, 01:04:00 PM »
http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/english/index.htm
 
 NOTICE TO PASSENGERS
 
 REMINDER - Please note that portable computers and other electronic devices such as CD players and cellular phones are permitted in carry-on baggage. It is also important to note that outside of yesterday's restrictions of liquids and gels, all other permitted and prohibited items in carry-on and checked baggage remain the same.
 
 The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is Canada’s aviation security authority. CATSA’s primary responsibility is to enhance the security of the travelling public by ensuring that threat items are not carried onto an aircraft. For information about items that are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage, please click on www.catsa.gc.ca/english/travel_voyage/list.htm.
 
 All passengers should be aware that no liquids or gels will be permitted in carry-on luggage on all flights departing from Canadian airports. Exceptions include the following:
 
    1. Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling;
    2. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket;
    3. Insulin and essential other non-prescription medication.
 
 Passengers boarding flights to the United States will also be requested to remove footwear for additional screening.
 
 The Government of Canada advises all air travellers to keep these measures in mind when preparing for a flight. And advises passengers to pack all non-essential items in their checked baggage and arrive at the airport well in advance of their flight.
 
 Passengers should contact their carrier regarding any possible delays or should they have any questions regarding the status of their flights.
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Re: New Security Restrictions
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2006, 01:07:00 PM »
http://www.gtaa.com/Index.aspx?Sid=Node12&Tpl=6&PRESSID=649
 
 
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 Toronto Pearson Update on Security Changes
 Date of Release: Aug 11, 2006
 Responding to the alleged terrorist threats in the United Kingdom, the Government of Canada has implemented enhanced aviation security measures at Toronto Pearson and at all airports across Canada.
 
 The following security measures have been put in place by the federal government until further notice:
 
     * For all flights (Domestic, U.S. and International) liquids or gels in containers of any size are not permitted to be brought onboard by passengers; this includes liquids or gels in carry-on baggage;
 
 Liquids or gels in containers of any size include: all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Passengers should pack liquids or gels in checked baggage.
 
 Passengers may bring aboard baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is travelling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed.
 
 Duty Free stores continue to operate with restrictions on the sale of liquid products such as alcohol and perfume.
 
 The Government of Canada advises all air travellers to keep these measures in mind when preparing for a flight, and to contact their carrier regarding any possible delays.
 
 The Greater Toronto Airports Authority continues to work closely with the federal government to minimize disruptions to the travelling public. Operational delays have been minimal at Toronto Pearson.
 
 Media Contact: Scott Armstrong, Manager, Media Relations, Tel: (416) 776-3709
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Re: New Security Restrictions
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2006, 10:47:00 AM »
Just received an e-mail from WestJet this morning with an advisory...I'm flying with them this Wednesday ..Alberta to Ontario.
 Additional restriction now  ...no lighters allowed on board in either carry-on or checked luggage.
 Plus checkin time is 2 hours minimal prior to flight time due to possible delays at security.
 
 No carry-on for me on this flight.
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Re: New Security Restrictions
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2006, 04:43:00 AM »
The terror threat to the UK has been downgraded from "critical" to "severe".
 Home Secretary John Reid said the change was made because an attack was "highly likely" but not "imminent".
 
 The change in the threat level means the ban on taking hand luggage on to flights from the UK has been lifted, although some restrictions remain.
 
 These are the new rules but it looks likely that it will be tomorrow before they will be fully implemented:
 
  Following the Joint Terrorist Analysis Centre's decision to change the UK threat level from Critical to Severe, the following aviation security measures will apply at all UK airports with immediate effect. Following the Joint Terrorist Analysis Centre's decision to change the UK threat level from Critical to Severe, the following aviation security measures will apply at all UK airports with immediate effect.
 
 These arrangements apply to all passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and to those transferring from international flights at a UK airport.
 
 Each passenger is permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7"×13.7"×6.2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.
 
 No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, other than the following items:
 
 Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as verified as authentic
 Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
 NOTE: The definition of liquids includes gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.
 
 To help their progress through search points, passengers are encouraged not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage.
 
 All laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer) must be removed from the bag and placed in a tray so that such items neither obscure nor are obscured by the bag.
 
 Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.
 
 In addition to the above, passengers boarding flights to the USA and items they are carrying, including those acquired after the central screening point, will be subjected to secondary search at the gate. Any liquids discovered will be removed from the passenger.
 
 The Department for Transport will work closely with operators to introduce these new arrangements, seeking to keep disruption to passengers to a minimum. The Department will keep these measures under review.
 
 If passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security in place at airports they should contact the airport or their airline.