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Air Travel in Canada

Check on airport and airline security rules in Canada, as well as general air travel tips. You can also find out what to do if you have a complaint about your air travel in Canada.

Air Canaada Raises Rates on Checked Baggage

Beginning October 11, 2011 Air Canada adds a fee for the first checked bag, and increases the fee for the seond, on economy flights to the United States.

Air Canada Adds Charges for Second Bag

Starting with flights in January 2011, Air Canada economy passengers will pay an extra $20 to check a second bag on flights inside Canada and those to the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Face and Photo ID Must Match at the Boarding Gate

Transport Canada has sent a security notice to airlines reminding them that they must check the "entire face" of airline passengers against their photo ID before letting them fly.

Air Canada Charges for Legroom

Air Canada introduces extra charges to economy class passengers for seats in exit rows and bulkhead seats at the front of aircraft sections which provide some extra legroom.

Canadian No-Fly List

Canada implements a no-fly list and identity screening regulations to strengthen air passenger security on domestic and international commercial flights.

Save on Airport Parking

Useful suggestions to cut down on the expense of airport parking. From Mark Kahler, About.com Budget Travel.

Fly Smart

Flying to, from and within Canada. Helpful information on traveling by air from the Canadian Transportation Agency.

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