2006-08-10
 
August 10, 2006 Transport Canada announced increased security at all Canadian airports following a major counter-terrorism operation in the United Kingdom.
 
As a result, Transport Canada has mandated that liquids or gels in containers of any size are not permitted to be brought onboard by passengers; this includes liquids or gels in carry-on baggage.Liquids or gels in containers of any size include: all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Passengers may bring aboard baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is travelling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed. Passengers should pack liquids or gels in checked baggage.
 
This notice is applicable to all passengers departing secure airports. This includes Edmonton, Yellowknife, Grande Prairie, Kelowna, Fort McMurray and Saskatoon.
 
For more information on this and other Transport Canada Directives visit www.tc.gc.ca.
If you have any reservation questions, contact Northwestern Air at (877) 872-2216.
 
For More Information, please contact:
Gordon Bush
General Manager
(877) 872-2216