What are the new or enhanced security measures in place at airports?
Airports are currently applying increased police presence, increased passenger screening and enhanced security procedures, including more restrictions and hand searches of baggage. Passengers are also required to bring photo identification with them and not to pack wrapped presents in carry-on. All U.S. bound airlines are required to collect the following information from each passenger prior to arrival in the U.S., whether passengers are bound for, or travelling through, a U.S. destination: full legal name, gender, birth date, nationality, and travel document number. A valid passport is still the preferred document for all travel outside of Canada, however all currently acceptable and valid travel documents for entry into the U.S. are still acceptable. U.S. bound passengers should continue to arrive at the airport a minimum of 90 minutes before their flight departure.
