September 2009

Canadian Press
Good news for travellers who resent having to remove their shoes at airport-security checkpoints: Now you can just say no.

Canada's airport security agency has issued a bulletin to front-line officers instructing them they cannot require domestic or international passengers to doff footwear before walking through metal detectors.

"Never suggest, ask or demand that passengers remove footwear prior to entering the WTMD (walk-through metal detector)," says the one-page directive. "This bulletin is effective immediately."

In a major exception, however, officers can still order passengers heading for the U.S. to remove their shoes, consistent with higher air-security standards set by Washington.

As well, if a hand-held metal detector signals an alarm for shoes, a passenger can be required to remove footwear for examination.
And "if a passenger offers to remove footwear, allow them to do so," adds the directive.

The document was obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act.

Typically, shoes that passengers have been required to remove are sent through hand-baggage X-ray machines for closer inspection.
Footwear came under greater scrutiny by airport security officers after British citizen Richard Reid was arrested in late 2001 for a failed attempt to bomb an American Airlines flight to Miami by igniting explosives hidden in his shoes.

A flight attendant managed to thwart Reid as he tried to hold a match to a fuse sticking out of the heel of one shoe.
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, or CATSA, says the new bulletin will be written into the next edition of its operating manual.

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 24 /CNW Telbec/ - The good news just keeps on coming at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, where Porter Airlines has announced it will add flights to better meet the needs of local travelers and business people. Starting November 26, the carrier will build on the success it enjoyed over the past two summer seasons by offering three daily flights year round to downtown Toronto.

"Once again our efforts to attract new business and showcase our 'passenger first' vision have paid off. Porter Airlines' renewed vote of confidence is a sign of our terminal's excitement and appeal. The fully revamped facility is now a driving force in economic development. It offers more capacity and better service, and as Porter Airlines' announcement demonstrates, it is attracting and keeping carriers, to the direct benefit of our passengers," said president and COO Pascal Bélanger.

Porter Airlines is famous for its quality service. Its three new daily flights will provide a direct link to downtown Toronto aboard aircraft noted for their particularly high standards of comfort and their low fuel consumption and emissions. "We are very glad to see Porter Airlines consolidate its presence in Quebec City. Its new year-round service to the city fits with our goals of pursuing growth, facilitating access to the region, spurring local economic development, and of course offering our passengers another reason to fly out of Quebec City," added Mr. Bélanger.

Since November 1, 2000, Aéroport de Québec inc. has been responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and development of Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Some dozen carriers offer service to North American, South American, and European destinations, including more than 50 direct, nonstop daily flights to major hubs in eastern Canada and the United States, including Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago, and over 30 international charter flights to Paris and Nantes as well as holiday destinations in the south.

Air Canada introduces a new application, specifically designed for Apple iPhone users, that makes travel easier than ever! Now you can manage your travel plans form a single location on your iPhone.

Features:

• My Flights: Track all your Air Canada flights from a single location.
• My Messages: My Messages is the link between you and Air Canada while you’re on the go. You’ll receive all your Air Canada messages in one inbox.
• Check-in: The check-in option offers you a quick link to Mobile Check-in when you don’t have your flight set up in the My Flights feature.
• Find Flight: Find any Air Canada or Jazz operated flight.
• Flight Pass, Rent a Car, My Settings and much more.

How to download the app:

From your iPhone

1. From your iPhone's home screen, tap the "App Store" logo
   
   
2. Tap the Search tab within the App Store
3. In the Search box, type "Air Canada”, then tap "Search"
4. Select Air Canada from the results list
5. Tap the "Free" button, the button will change to an "Install" button
6. Tap the "Install" button
7. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, then tap "OK"
8. The Air Canada App will then download and install automatically on your iPhone

From your Mac/PC

1. Click the image below to launch iTunes* and download the Air Canada iPhone App
   
   
2. Click “Get App”
3. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, then click “Get”
4. The App will download to your iTunes.
5. Once the download is complete, sync your iPhone to install the App on your iPhone.

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