Article / October 3, 2016

I am pleased to announce that air travel in Canada is about to get easier for you and your families, thanks to a recent announcement by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.

All Canadian Armed Forces members, and those travelling with you, are now permitted to use the Trusted Traveller line for departures from major Canadian airports. This applies to both duty and personal travel, whether you’re in or out of uniform – all you need to do is present your military ID to screening officers with your boarding pass.

As Trusted Travellers, you will receive front-of-the-line service and faster security screening. You can keep your belts, lights jackets, and shoes on, and won’t have to empty your pockets during screening. The result is a faster and smoother travel experience for you and your families. The program currently operates on flights departing Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Québec City, Moncton, Halifax, and St. John’s.

This privilege has been extended to us as gesture of trust and respect. As you enjoy its benefits, I know you will continue to conduct yourselves in keeping with the highest of standards.

Additional information is available on the CATSA website: http://www.catsa.gc.ca/trusted-travellers.

JH Vance

Chief of the Defence Staff