February 4th, 2012 01:04 PM

Transgendered Halifax man upset by new travel ID rule - CBC.ca

CBC.ca Transgendered Halifax man upset by new travel ID rule CBC.ca Tucker Bottomley has been questioned at airports about his gender. (CBC) A recent regulation introduced by Transport Canada has some people in the transgendered community worried. The regulation states that a passenger can be denied entry to board a ...

January 25th, 2012 07:28 PM

Vancouver airport improvement fees going up - CBC.ca

Globe and Mail Vancouver airport improvement fees going up CBC.ca However, the Vancouver Airport Authority, the not-for-profit group that runs the airport, says the fee will still be among the lowest in Canada, with most other major airports collecting $25 per passenger. Meanwhile, passengers travelling within BC and ... Vancouver airport launches plan to lure Asia-Pacific trafficGlobe and Mail Vancouver Airport gets $1.8B upgradeCastanet.net Vancouver Airport Authority Maps Out 10-Year Strategy to Build a Better ...Canada NewsWire (press release) CTV.ca -Burnaby NewsLeader all 67 news articles »

February 2nd, 2012 03:12 PM

U.S.-Connecting Air China Passengers Get 'Transit Without Visa' Status at ... - Airlines and Destinations

U.S.-Connecting Air China Passengers Get 'Transit Without Visa' Status at ... Airlines and Destinations Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid US visas who are in direct transit through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on their way to and from the United States are no longer required to obtain a Canadian Temporary Residence Permit. Transit Without Visa and China Transit Trial Status Awarded to Air ChinaMarketWatch (press release) all 14 news articles »

February 2nd, 2012 06:42 AM

Airport security union asks Raitt to intervene - CP24, Canada

Airport security union asks Raitt to intervene CP24, Canada (CP24/Mathew Reid) The union representing security screeners at Toronto's airports is asking Canada's labour minister to stop a round of layoffs that it claims would result in chaos for travellers. In a news release, the Canadian Airport Workers Union ... Labour Minister called in as airport chaos loomsDigitalJournal.com (press release) all 6 news articles »

January 31st, 2012 07:56 PM

Transgendered flyer fears stricter identity rules at airports - Calgary Herald

Unicorn Booty (blog) Transgendered flyer fears stricter identity rules at airports Calgary Herald Transport Canada recently clarified the Identity Screening Regulations that guide airport staff: When checking passengers at the airport, staff should block travellers who don't look like the photos on their government-issued identification. Transgender People Concerned About Airport Screening Regulations in CanadaMontreal Gazette (blog) Oh Canada! New Regulations Ban Pre-Op Trans People From Air TravelUnicorn Booty (blog) all 45 news articles »

February 2nd, 2012 12:33 PM

Airport approach procedures coming to North Spirit Lake - Wawatay News

Airport approach procedures coming to North Spirit Lake Wawatay News “NAV Canada has been taking steps to increase the number of airports with instrument approaches,â€Â� said Ron Singer, a NAV Canada spokesman, in an e-mail reply. “Instrument approach procedures are scheduled to be published for two additional northern ... and more »

February 5th, 2012 06:09 AM

Stuck on the runway - BBC News

BBC News Stuck on the runway BBC News BMI Regional, the division of BMI that serves smaller airports in commuter-size jets, was in the sights of a group of businessmen who created it as Business Air, and sold it on. With British Airways (BA) buying the main part of BMI, due to close the ...

January 29th, 2012 05:18 PM

Fee hike overshadows airport expansion plans - Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail Fee hike overshadows airport expansion plans Globe and Mail But some of my neighbours would,â€Â� he said, after saying the airport-improvement-fee hike was fair because it merely put Vancouver in line with other major airports in Canada. That's true. Most Canadian facilities charge airport improvement fees of $20 ... No Way, YVR!TheTyee.ca all 5 news articles »

February 2nd, 2012 03:46 AM

Ottawa Airport Authority celebrates crystal anniversary - Airport World Online

Airport World Online Ottawa Airport Authority celebrates crystal anniversary Airport World Online Ottawa International Airport Authority has marked its 15th anniversary in charge of operating the Canadian gateway, after taking the reins on February 1, 1997. Fifteen years ago, the Canadian federal government transferred responsibility for the ... OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY CELEBRATES 15 GREAT YEARS!Aviation.ca (press release) all 2 news articles »

January 26th, 2012 07:32 AM

Air Canada answers in Big Apple battle - Montreal Gazette

Airline Reporter Air Canada answers in Big Apple battle Montreal Gazette Air Canada is boosting its flights to New York City, just as rival WestJet is poised to enter the market. Canada's largest carrier said it will begin flying into John F. Kennedy International Airport in May, and at the same time will offer hourly ... Air Canada Adds New York Flights to Fend Off WestJet ThreatBusinessWeek Air Canada Strengthens Leading Position in New York City with New Non-Stop ...MarketWatch (press release) all 32 news articles »