Feed Editor 25 Mar 2009 18:37:06 GMT http:// en The Canadian Airports Council today advised that registration is open for the Airports Canada 2011 Conference & Exhibition April 19-21st in Ottawa 23 Feb 2011 20:45:17 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/1069.php AB28DD0A-704D-41EA-91EA-17D3E5787E0A OTTAWA (February 17, 2011) – The Canadian Airports Council today expressed concern over the prospect of an additional U.S. government fee being imposed on passengers flying by air between Canada and the U.S. 17 Feb 2011 19:28:31 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/1067.php BEEB4F1A-4368-4BBC-9C1F-62A00F261E21 During a joint board of directors meeting of the North American and European regions of Airports Council International (ACI-NA and ACI EUROPE), U.S., European, and Canadian airport directors discussed current aviation security issues with John Pistole, the recently appointed Administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (USA TSA), Daniel Calleja, the Director of Air Transport for the European Commission and Kevin McGarr, President and CEO of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Board members of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) also attended the meeting. 26 Sep 2010 13:03:26 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/1037.php 68082CCF-D210-4E60-B09A-A2B6E884456B OTTAWA (June 25, 2010) – Canada’s airports today applauded the signing of a formal agreement for Canada to be one of the approved destinations for tourist travel for nationals of the People’s Republic of China. 25 Jun 2010 15:49:25 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/1016.php 997F0BFA-62E0-47BE-BF90-06B2758831B4 While disappointed at an increase in the Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) announced today, Canada’s airports pledged to work closely with the federal government on its comprehensive review of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). 5 Feb 2010 01:14:16 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/991.php D9920CFA-4D72-44C8-B647-1467DCC2CD1E Canada airports today applauded a key parliamentary recommendation, and urged the Minister of Finance to implement the program, which would allow travellers to buy duty free goods upon arrival into Canada – a program known as arrivals duty free. 10 Dec 2009 15:12:53 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/979.php 5B7AB256-3BD7-4422-A0EA-BFFA8722C847 Canada’s airports today applauded Canada’s recognition by the People’s Republic of China as having “Approved Destination Status.” The long awaited move will make it much easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. 3 Dec 2009 21:10:40 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/975.php CBCDDA13-816C-4EB1-B5B6-971239350609 Canada’s airports continue to implement extensive measures to provide safe facilities for air travellers and airport workers, the industry’s trade association said today. 29 Oct 2009 20:47:58 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/969.php 0094C80B-475B-47A6-B6F3-8088C8D1FF4F Canada’s airports today congratulate the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan for their strong endorsement of the competitive benefits of Open Skies through the formal signing of a joint declaration. 25 Sep 2009 22:13:19 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/964.php 94BFB0B4-27E9-4EF9-BF7F-19533369F735 A broad and unprecedented coalition of Canadian travel and tourism sector organizations are calling on lawmakers today to recognize the many significant challenges facing the industry. Marking “Travel and Tourism Day on the Hill”, the National Travel and Tourism Coalition (NTCC) is urging the government to establish a joint task force to consider critical issues of public policy affecting the sector in Canada. 4 Jun 2009 15:03:31 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/923.php E24DE005-8787-438C-A1CB-52C28426B480 Canada’s airports hailed this week’s completion of an historic air service agreement between Canada and the European Union as “welcome news” for travellers, shippers and those who work in the aviation and tourism sectors. Allowing Canadian and EU air carriers to fly between anywhere in Canada and anywhere within the EU will mean new air service to Canadian communities and more tourists from overseas. 8 May 2009 16:00:32 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/913.php 50171C97-EB11-4B33-9362-EA472164B778 The Canadian Airports Council today announced that it has fully booked the exhibit hall portion of its upcoming Airports Canada 2009 Conference and Exhibition. Attendee registrations are still available for the conference, which will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau April 28-30, 2009. 8 Apr 2009 18:40:42 GMT http:// 217C67AC-0869-4B98-83B3-989E88402576 The Canadian Airports Council, today commended increased funds for tourism and aviation security, says it is committed to working with the government on these and other areas that enable Canada’s airports to be competitive in the world. 27 Jan 2009 18:40:01 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/871.php 86509103-3A47-4FA3-BD2F-EC3151F18AEA The Canadian Airports Council today welcomed the Government of Canada’s new Air Services Policy Framework, which will mean increased border service hours for several Canadian communities and improved clarity around the provision of new or increased airport border services in the future. The policy framework represents a key request of the government under the CAC’s 2007 submission to the Canada Border Services Agency’s core service review. 30 Mar 2009 18:39:28 GMT http://www.cacairports.ca/english/news/press_releases/888.php D4ADEE92-F543-416D-8E7F-BF18EAAEC0CB