Comments on: Update: Carry-on information for U.S-bound passengers http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/ Beyond, Every Day Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:20:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shane http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-297 Shane Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:04:31 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-297 this has changed now right? you can bring a carry on plus one item such as a camera bag? correct me if I am wrong cause this is what I have been reading this has changed now right?
you can bring a carry on plus one item such as a camera bag?
correct me if I am wrong cause this is what I have been reading

]]> By: carole http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-295 carole Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:46:30 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-295 I have been told the carry on bag restriction was lifted today, Jan 20 by Transport Canada for passengers going via USA airports. Is this true? We stop over in Miami en route to South America. Please confirm. I have been told the carry on bag restriction was lifted today, Jan 20 by Transport Canada for passengers going via USA airports. Is this true? We stop over in Miami en route to South America. Please confirm.

]]> By: marc http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-290 marc Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:01:49 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-290 TOTAL craziness. I am a frequent traveller to US and had my laptop bag..on wheels..guess what NOT ALLOWED! Total nonsense, it carries a laptop, which I had to carry in a plastic bag a newstand person gave me! My thinking is, if they will scan your bag, pat you down and check the contents of your bag physically , as they did..then why the restriction?? I understand a luggage bag with clothes etc not being allowed..but a laptop bag?? I hope the nonsense stops soon..Transport Canada..wake up! TOTAL craziness. I am a frequent traveller to US and had my laptop bag..on wheels..guess what NOT ALLOWED! Total nonsense, it carries a laptop, which I had to carry in a plastic bag a newstand person gave me! My thinking is, if they will scan your bag, pat you down and check the contents of your bag physically , as they did..then why the restriction?? I understand a luggage bag with clothes etc not being allowed..but a laptop bag?? I hope the nonsense stops soon..Transport Canada..wake up!

]]> By: angie http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-280 angie Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:50:24 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-280 go to this website, its very helpful for those who are traveling to/within the States. it shows what can and cannot be considered carryon. and there are pictures of baggage that is and is not allowed. http://www.catsa.gc.ca/file/library/71/english/ExemptItems08jan10EN.pdf (attempted to copy and paste below) 08-jan-2010 page 01/02 The following are examples of items that are not counted as carry-on baggage for passengers travelling to the United States. Unless otherwise stated, the items must be carried on the person, and not inside a larger bag. general printed matter ƒƒ items worn on the person (watches, glasses, jewellery, passports and other valuables) ƒƒ items that fit in pockets (cell phones, glasses cases, cigarettes, wallets, keys, loose change) ƒƒ newspapers, books and magazines ƒƒ individual documents personal Electronic equipment Medical and assistive devices ƒƒ laptop computers and accessories in regular carrying cases * ƒƒ CD players, DVD players (including discs) ƒƒ MP3 players, iPods ƒƒ ear buds and headphones ƒƒ cellular and smart phones ƒƒ e-books ƒƒ games such as Nintendo DS, Playstation Portable, Sudoku ƒƒ pagers ƒƒ crutches, canes, walkers ƒƒ diabetic supplies and equipment ƒƒ medical kits ƒƒ ostomy supplies The following items are allowed with airline approval: ƒƒ personal oxygen concentrators ƒƒ small gaseous oxygen and air cylinders ƒƒ defibrillators Baby and nursing mother’s needs Clothing and personal items ƒƒ diaper bags and associated supplies ƒƒ breast pumps ƒƒ child restraint systems ƒƒ infant carriers ƒƒ milk, juice, water, and baby food or formula for travelling infants under two years of age ƒƒ strollers ƒƒ small purses and pouches * ƒƒ travel pillows ƒƒ hats ƒƒ jackets and outer coats ƒƒ nail clippers and nail files ƒƒ umbrellas food and Medication ANIMALS ƒƒ small snacks and other foods (liquid and gel restrictions apply) ƒƒ prescription medication ƒƒ essential non-prescription medication ƒƒ pets in carrying cases (with airline approval) ƒƒ service animals and their equipment Children’s toys OTHER ƒƒ colouring books ƒƒ crayons ƒƒ small stuffed animals ƒƒ musical instruments in purpose-designed carrying cases ƒƒ cameras (still and video) and accessories in purpose-designed carrying cases -- includes film, lenses, spare batteries, chargers, cables -- includes large, professional-grade cameras and equipment ƒƒ knitting needles (when wool is present) ƒƒ religious items (e.g., prayer mat, etc.) * Further guidance available (see next page) Items not counted as carry-on (US flights) 08-jan-2010 page 02/02 acceptable NO t acceptable Small purses or pouches 25 cm x 30 cm x 14 cm (10 in x 12 in x 5½ in) applies equally to women, men and children Large purses, attaché cases and briefcases Laptops and accessories in regular carrying case Laptops in suitcases or “on wheels” further guidance on carry-on items (US flights) go to this website, its very helpful for those who are traveling to/within the States. it shows what can and cannot be considered carryon. and there are pictures of baggage that is and is not allowed.
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/file/library/71/english/ExemptItems08jan10EN.pdf

(attempted to copy and paste below)
08-jan-2010 page 01/02
The following are examples of items that are not counted as carry-on baggage for passengers travelling to the United States. Unless
otherwise stated, the items must be carried on the person, and not inside a larger bag.
general printed matter
ƒƒ items worn on the person
(watches, glasses, jewellery, passports and other valuables)
ƒƒ items that fit in pockets
(cell phones, glasses cases, cigarettes, wallets, keys,
loose change)
ƒƒ newspapers, books and magazines
ƒƒ individual documents
personal Electronic equipment Medical and assistive devices
ƒƒ laptop computers and accessories
in regular carrying cases *
ƒƒ CD players, DVD players (including discs)
ƒƒ MP3 players, iPods
ƒƒ ear buds and headphones
ƒƒ cellular and smart phones
ƒƒ e-books
ƒƒ games such as Nintendo DS, Playstation Portable, Sudoku
ƒƒ pagers
ƒƒ crutches, canes, walkers
ƒƒ diabetic supplies and equipment
ƒƒ medical kits
ƒƒ ostomy supplies
The following items are allowed with airline approval:
ƒƒ personal oxygen concentrators
ƒƒ small gaseous oxygen and air cylinders
ƒƒ defibrillators
Baby and nursing mother’s needs Clothing and personal items
ƒƒ diaper bags and associated supplies
ƒƒ breast pumps
ƒƒ child restraint systems
ƒƒ infant carriers
ƒƒ milk, juice, water, and baby food or formula for travelling
infants under two years of age
ƒƒ strollers
ƒƒ small purses and pouches *
ƒƒ travel pillows
ƒƒ hats
ƒƒ jackets and outer coats
ƒƒ nail clippers and nail files
ƒƒ umbrellas
food and Medication ANIMALS
ƒƒ small snacks and other foods
(liquid and gel restrictions apply)
ƒƒ prescription medication
ƒƒ essential non-prescription medication
ƒƒ pets in carrying cases
(with airline approval)
ƒƒ service animals and their equipment
Children’s toys OTHER
ƒƒ colouring books
ƒƒ crayons
ƒƒ small stuffed animals
ƒƒ musical instruments in purpose-designed carrying cases
ƒƒ cameras (still and video) and accessories in purpose-designed
carrying cases
– includes film, lenses, spare batteries, chargers, cables
– includes large, professional-grade cameras and equipment
ƒƒ knitting needles (when wool is present)
ƒƒ religious items (e.g., prayer mat, etc.)
* Further guidance available (see next page)
Items not counted as carry-on (US flights)
08-jan-2010 page 02/02
acceptable NO t acceptable
Small purses or pouches
25 cm x 30 cm x 14 cm
(10 in x 12 in x 5½ in)
applies equally to women, men and children
Large purses, attaché cases and briefcases
Laptops and accessories in regular carrying case Laptops in suitcases or “on wheels”
further guidance on carry-on items (US flights)

]]> By: db http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-272 db Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:48:24 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-272 here's the details, note there are 2 pages: http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/file/library/71/english/Exempt%20Items%20-%2008jan10(2)%20-%20EN.pdf here’s the details, note there are 2 pages:
http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/file/library/71/english/Exempt%20Items%20-%2008jan10(2)%20-%20EN.pdf

]]> By: Eleanor http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Eleanor Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:24:37 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-271 Just watch out that you don't get your stuff stolen. We had our kids ipod stolen and the TSA staff were fighting w/each other this past Tues...be careful what you pack. I don't think YVR is ready for the Olympics...it was crazy and the people were rude. It took 2 hours & and 45mins to check in. Just watch out that you don’t get your stuff stolen. We had our kids ipod stolen and the TSA staff were fighting w/each other this past Tues…be careful what you pack. I don’t think YVR is ready for the Olympics…it was crazy and the people were rude. It took 2 hours & and 45mins to check in.

]]> By: Maureen http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-268 Maureen Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:07:20 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-268 I just watched the news (Jan.7th) re: luggage gone through, missing items, and getting the runaround by airport staff. I had a similar experience last Feb; my camera was stolen from my bag once it had been checked in. I could get nothing done; as a matter of fact, it was hinted that it was my responibility to keep an eye on my luggage. I told them that my bag was checked in immediately upon arrival at the airport as I felt that was the safest place for it. What a farce. I just watched the news (Jan.7th) re: luggage gone through, missing items, and getting the runaround by airport staff. I had a similar experience last Feb; my camera was stolen from my bag once it had been checked in. I could get nothing done; as a matter of fact, it was hinted that it was my responibility to keep an eye on my luggage. I told them that my bag was checked in immediately upon arrival at the airport as I felt that was the safest place for it. What a farce.

]]> By: dawn http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-266 dawn Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:36:37 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-266 I pack my pressed powder makeup on my carryon because it usually gets broken in my suitcase, ie eye shadow and compact, can this be carried in my small purse that is allowed? also can a personal dvd viewer be allowed as well? I pack my pressed powder makeup on my carryon because it usually gets broken in my suitcase, ie eye shadow and compact, can this be carried in my small purse that is allowed? also can a personal dvd viewer be allowed as well?

]]> By: Ted http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Ted Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:27:57 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-262 On a related topic, on our last trip to the US we found that you now place your checked luggage on a conveyor belt immediately after checkin, before you go through the US Customs / Immigration area. We used Nexus and I was flagged for a random bag search. Small detail - my bag was already in the conveyor system. Thus we had to wait 20 minutes in the US Immigra-tion office before they could bring in my bag to search. Then when we were on the plane, takeoff was delayed for almost an hour while nine more passengers were held up at US Immigration - likely a similar problem? It's obvious that people should have all their luggage with them until they are completely through the US Customs and Immigration area, in case they need to be checked. This is just more needless hassle for your customers. Please tell me that this situation will be looked into and corrected. On a related topic, on our last trip to the US we found that you now place your checked luggage on a conveyor belt immediately after checkin, before you go through the US Customs / Immigration area. We used Nexus and I was flagged for a random bag search. Small detail – my bag was already in the conveyor system. Thus we had to wait 20 minutes in the US Immigra-tion office before they could bring in my bag to search. Then when we were on the plane, takeoff was delayed for almost an hour while nine more passengers were held up at US Immigration – likely a similar problem?
It’s obvious that people should have all their luggage with them until they are completely through the US Customs and Immigration area, in case they need to be checked. This is just more needless hassle for your customers. Please tell me that this situation will be looked into and corrected.

]]> By: Alex http://yvrconnections.com/2010/01/carry-on-security-regulations-still-in-effect-transport-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Alex Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:51:43 +0000 http://yvrconnections.com/?p=804#comment-261 Are strollers allowed as carry on? Are strollers allowed as carry on?

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