Wednesday 18 April 2007

Travel Tips

Well the sun is finally out in Oshawa!! Please, lets hope it stays out. I think everyone is ready for the warm weather. Today I thought I'd share some travel tips with you, this will become a regular feature. If you have a question please email it to me and I will post an answer for you.

1.Please remember all Canadian citizens now require a valid Canadian passport to travel to the United States by air. If your travelling by car across the border a birth certificate and photo I.D. is still acceptable.

2. Liquids, gels and aerosols are now permitted in your carry-on but with restrictions as follows:
- must be packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml / 100 grams (3.4 oz) or less.
- The containers must fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a
capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart).
- The approximate dimensions of a one litre/quart bag are 15.24 cm by 22.86 cm (6 in. by 9
in.) or 20 cm by 17.5 cm (8 in. by 7 in.).
- One bag per passenger will be permitted.

3.Find out how many pieces of luggage you are allowed to take with you. Checked and carry-on baggage limits vary by airline and destination.

4. Pack your own bags; never let someone else do it.

5. Know how early you should arrive at the airport. Check with your airline, because check-in times may vary by airline and destination. New security measures can cause delays for travellers. Be sure to arrive well before your departure time.

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