Transport Canada recently announced that further steps will be taken in the process of reinforcing security in place at Canadian airports. Full body scanners will be placed in some airports over the next few months which will assist in streamlining the more stringent security measures that have been put in place recently.

The GTAA will work with Transport Canada and CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) to coordinate the installation of the machines.

Security regulations put in place by Transport Canada on December 26 remain in place at Canadian airports until further notice. These regulations are in response to the alleged terrorist incident on Northwest Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit.

Passengers travelling to the United States are reminded that they are not permitted to bring carry-on luggage into the cabin of the aircraft, with some exceptions.

Some of the exceptions are:

• Small purses
• Cameras
• Coats
• Medications
• Items for the care of small children
• Laptop computers
• Canes/walkers

Passengers travelling to the United States are still encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to their departure time.