Flights Travel
Security Requirements & Dangerous Goods
Electronic "luggage locators" not allowed
Transport Canada has advised all airlines that the use of electronic "luggage locators" are not recommended on the exterior of any bag. Until further notice, customers will be required to remove the electronic devices from all bags prior to check-in. Customers can place the device on the inside of their checked or carry-on baggage or on their person. Transport Canada requested that airlines advise customers that the devices have not yet been approved by Transport Canada and must not be activated.
Locking of checked baggage
The US Transportation Security Administration has issued the following information to passengers arriving into the United States and connecting to other flights or continuing on the same flight.
For your security, the TSA is screening all checked baggage. In some cases, screeners will have to open your baggage as part of the screening process. If your bag is unlocked, then TSA will simply open and screen the bag. However, if the bag is locked and TSA needs to open your bag, the locks may have to be broken.
You may keep your bag locked if you choose, however, passengers who elect to lock their checked baggage must do so with the understanding that this process may result in damage to locks and/or baggage delays.
TSA and your airline are not liable for damage to locks resulting from this mandatory security measure. For more details visit the TSA website.
Damage to camera film
New security screening can damage your camera film. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is deploying new screening equipment for checked baggage that will damage photographic film, but does not affect digital disks. The new checked baggage screening equipment is consistent with the types being deployed at airports in the U.S. and around the world. Passengers are advised to pack their film in carry-on baggage.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/baggageid.html
Related links:
Related links:
- Airport Parking – www.airport-parking-shop.co.uk
- Gatwick Airport Guide – www.gatwick-airport-guide.co.uk
- Heathrow Airport Guide – www.airport-parking-shop.co.uk
- Manchester Airport Guide – www.manchester-airport-guide.co.uk
- Birmingham Airport Guide – www.birmingham-airport-guide.co.uk