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INTERNATIONAL AND U.S.A. FLIGHTS- CANADA CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION

All passengers arriving on flights originating outside of Canada must clear Canadian Inspection Services. While on board your aircraft, the flight crew will distribute the "Travellers Declaration Card. To avoid delays, please fill out the form before you land and be sure to have your passport in hand when you leave the aircraft. Upon landing, the aircraft is normally met by its airline representative who escorts passengers to Canada Customs.
Canadian residents returning from the U.S.A., may present a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, landed immigrant card, or citizenship card as proof of residency, in lieu of a passport.

For General Information call:
Terminal 1 - (416) 973-4444
Terminal 2 - (905) 676-3911
Terminal 3 - (905) 676-3690

or visit the Canadian Immigration website at http://www.cicnet.ci.gc.ca

CATCHING A CONNECTING FLIGHT

International/U.S.A. Arrivals with Connection to Flights Within Canada

For flights arriving from the U.S.A., and other international locations, baggage must be claimed, then processed through Canada Customs. Passengers must then re-check baggage with the connecting airline at the respective check-in counter or at the ongoing/connection desk in the Customs area. International and Canadian Flights with Connections to the United States

For a connecting flight to the U.S.A., baggage must be claimed, then processed through U.S. Customs and Immigration. For a connecting flight to an international destination, baggage can be checked through to the final destination in most cases; however, passengers should check with the airline.

INTER-TERMINAL SHUTTLE BUS

To catch a connecting flight in a different terminal, the GTAA's courtesy inter-terminal shuttle buses are available on the departures level of each terminal. Buses depart about every 10 minutes 24 hours a day.

BAGGAGE CART

Baggage carts are available throughout the terminals and parking garages. The cart is $1 which is refunded when carts are returned to a dispenser.

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U.S.A./INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

Canadian residents travelling to the U.S.A may use photo identification in combination with a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, landed immigrant card, or citizenship card as proof of residency, in lieu of a passport. For inquiries, contact U.S. Immigration at (905) 676-2563 and U.S. Customs at (905) 676-2606.

For information on the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Passenger Accelerated Service System (INSPASS) automated immigration inspection system, visit

www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm.

Canadian residents travelling to other countries should check the customs regulations of their country of destination by contacting the appropriate government department or embassy.

CANADIAN DESTINATIONS

Passengers travelling within Canada should carry photo identification to verify themselves as the traveller named on the ticket.

CUSTOMS INFORMATION

For Residents of the United States

Every 30 days, returning U.S residents are allowed to bring back duty free $400(retail value) of merchandise, provided that they have been out of the U.S for at least 48 hours. This amount can include one carton of cigarettes, 100 cigars (not Cuban), one pound of smoking tobacco, and 32 ounces of liquor, provided the buyer is 21 years of age. If the length of the stay is less than 48 hours, $25.00 worth of merchandies may be taken back to the U.S. duty free (4 ounces of alcohol, no tobacco). Goods bought in Canada, but manufactured in the U.S are duty free and not included in the basic exemption. Handmade crafts and works of art are also exempt: however, a receipt of purchase may be required.
For further information on U.S customs regulations, call (905) 676-2606.

For Residents of Other Countries

Before leaving home, visitors from other countries should check the customs regulations of their country by contacting the appropriate government department.

PEAK PERIODS

The peak hours at LBPIA are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Passenger volume increases significantly during the winter holiday season, March break and the summer. Please allow extra time for parking, check-in, security screening, and luggage retrieval during these periods.

BAGGAGE

Hand Baggage - Hand baggage must fit safely under aircraft seats, or in overhead bins. The acceptable size is determined by the type of aircraft so please check with your airline or travel agent.

Garment Bags - May be carried on board some aircraft but must be soft sided and no larger than: length 112.5cm (45 inches), depth 11.25 cm (4.5 inches).

Suitcases - Passengers are generally allowed two suitcases each with an average weight of 32kg (70 lbs) per bag. Please check with your airline or travel agent when purchasing your ticket.

For information about ticket reservations, and baggage processing, please contact your air carrier or your travel agent.

ALLOW ENOUGH TIME

For flights within Canada, check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. For flights to the U.S.A., check in at least 60 minutes prior to departure For international flights, check in at least 90 minutes prior to departure

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This section outlines the various aircraft you can see and when you can see them at Pearson International Airport in Toronto (YYZ). Domestic scheduled carriers such as Air Canada, Canadian Airlines, Canada 3000, Air Transat, Vistajet and Royal Airlines are not dealt with here. In teh brackets following the airline is listed the current AIRCRAFT being operated.

Monday - Martinair(767-300), Lacsa(737-200), Mexicana(A320)
Tuesday - Olympic(747-200), CSA A310
Wednesday - Malev Hungarian(767-200), EL AL(747-400), Lacsa(737-200), LOT(767-200/300), Finnair (MD-11)
Thursday - Martinair(747-200), Mexicana(A320) Korean Airlines(747-400), LOT(767-200/300)
Friday - Corsair(747-100), Aeroflot(A310), Lacsa(737-200), Pakistan International A310-300, LOT(767-200/300)
Saturday - Cubana(IL-62), TAP Air Portugal Sunday - El Al(747-400), Korean Airlines(747-400), TAP Air Portugal(L1011-500)
Other Flights include Daily Arrivals for:
Air France (747-100/200)
Alitalia (747-200)
British Airways (757-200, 747-200, 747-400 mon & tues)
Cathay Pacific (A340-300)
KLM (747-300)
Lufthansa (747-200/400)

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Rare Visitors to Pearson in July

United A319
UPS 757-24A PF
UPS 727-30C (QF)
Tower Air 747-259B SCD - sub for Alitalia
British AIrways 767-336ER - sub for 757 from Birmingham
Trump Group 727-230
Laker DC-10-10 - opf Skyservice
SunPacific 727-221 - opf Guyana
Cargolux 747-271C
Air France 747-3B3
Triangle Aircraft Services 727-212

Rare Visitors to Pearson in June

Canadian Airlines 747-475
British Airways 747-436 (in interim colours)
Express One DC-9
Express One 727-200
America West A320
Virgin Atlantic 767-31A (for Martinair)
United Airlines A320 (aircraft not scheduled into YYZ typically)
Iberia Airlines A340-313
Iberia Airlines DC-10
KLM MD-11 (substitute for 747-300)
Singapore 747-412F (diverted due to bad weather at JFK)
Air France A340-311 (substitute for 747-100)


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