Air travel policy updates

[Carolynleanne]

Did you guys see this? It was just posted on CBC. Sounds like you'll need to provide proof of vaccine to board a plane/train. Curious as to what the rules will be for the under 12 group who can't be vaccinated. My assumption is that it'll depend on the parents vaccine status, but will be interesting to see. No timeline has been announced yet.

"Starting soon, all commercial air travellers and passengers on interprovincial trains and large marine vessels with overnight accommodations (such as cruise ships) will have to be vaccinated, Alghabra said. "

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-mandatory-vaccinations-1.6140131

End of October.

 

[22Tink]

I applaud the move to require vaccinations to fly or use train travel in the country. We've got to do something to slow Covid down. This may get a few fence sitters the incentive they need to get it done.

Me too. I think it’s a great move.

 

[22Tink]

Well today is the day. Tonight we fly out to Toronto and then get on a place to Punta Cana in the morning. We have a 3 hour connection in YYZ which I think will be fine even if the flight is delayed for some reason (we only have to go through security again). But I've heard nightmare reports of landing in YYZ over the past couple of weeks if you are International or US and we only have a 2hr 35min connection on the way back for our flight to Vancouver. I'm being realistic and telling my family to pack some things in the carry on bags incase we have to spend the night in TO and be rebooked for the next day And to think, I thought I only needed to worry about the return PCR test or the incoming Tropical Storm It's going to be an adventure!

Have a great trip!

 

[Frozen2014]

Me too. I think it’s a great move.

Ditto...and will certainly make me feel a bit more comfortable flying knowing others around me are vaccinated too.

 

[SirDuff]

Well today is the day. Tonight we fly out to Toronto and then get on a place to Punta Cana in the morning. We have a 3 hour connection in YYZ which I think will be fine even if the flight is delayed for some reason (we only have to go through security again). But I've heard nightmare reports of landing in YYZ over the past couple of weeks if you are International or US and we only have a 2hr 35min connection on the way back for our flight to Vancouver. I'm being realistic and telling my family to pack some things in the carry on bags incase we have to spend the night in TO and be rebooked for the next day And to think, I thought I only needed to worry about the return PCR test or the incoming Tropical Storm It's going to be an adventure!

From plane door exit to airport exit took me about 50 minutes last Thursday. And that included having to delay with delayed luggage (luckily I got a text telling me that my luggage was delayed, so I didn't have to wait at the carousel).

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

@bcwife76 Have an amazing vacation!

 

[accm]

I think they had to wait until everyone had the chance to get fully vaccinated.

Oh, absolutely, but they could’ve said people had to get a test before boarding those flights, like they do for international flights.
Regardless, hopefully this is another incentive to get more people to get their shot

 

[2Lunds]

I've expressed this in other threads, but I really hope this is the first step towards ending the testing requirements. There's just no way the average person can really plan to travel if they face the possibility of cancelling/rebooking/extending trips due to positive tests either departing or returning. Once everyone is vaccinated, breakthrough infections are mild and manageable, and we can move on with life

 

[trompettecon]

I think the requirement for testing to go to the states will end soon. Unfortunately I don't think our government is using actual science to make decisions and will keep testing for quite some time

I don't think we should get tested on the way to the US. On our way back is another story with what is going on right now...

 

[White Cat]

I don't think we should get tested on the way to the US. On our way back is another story with what is going on right now...

I think those in the USA would like to see Canadians and any others tested. Just as Canadians would those entering.

 

[pigletto]

Edited because I realized I was responding to a post from months ago .

 

[ellbell]

I don't think we should get tested on the way to the US. On our way back is another story with what is going on right now...

Considering I posted that I think in early June and how much has changed I'm not even sure what context I posted it in. I don't think it's relevent regardless in the ever changing situation we are currently in.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I've expressed this in other threads, but I really hope this is the first step towards ending the testing requirements. There's just no way the average person can really plan to travel if they face the possibility of cancelling/rebooking/extending trips due to positive tests either departing or returning. Once everyone is vaccinated, breakthrough infections are mild and manageable, and we can move on with life

In the article below, Westjet is quoted saying the following:

https://news.paxeditions.com/news/a...come-mandatory-vaccinations-airline-employees
"The WestJet Group said it will adhere to the requirement for domestic travellers to be fully-vaccinated or tested prior to departure.

The airline group is also advocating that rapid-antigen testing is an acceptable, accessible and affordable alternative for unvaccinated travellers."

I bolded domestic as that would only eliminate the departure testing for within Canada. On second thought, is that even a thing in Canada? We talk so much about international travel, I have no idea what the rules are within our own country! lol

 

[pigletto]

In the article below, Westjet is quoted saying the following:

https://news.paxeditions.com/news/a...come-mandatory-vaccinations-airline-employees
"The WestJet Group said it will adhere to the requirement for domestic travellers to be fully-vaccinated or tested prior to departure.

The airline group is also advocating that rapid-antigen testing is an acceptable, accessible and affordable alternative for unvaccinated travellers."

I bolded domestic as that would only eliminate the departure testing for within Canada. On second thought, is that even a thing in Canada? We talk so much about international travel, I have no idea what the rules are within our own country! lol

They currently do a temperature check and you do a self declaration that asks if you feel sick or have had contact with a confirmed case etc when you check in at the airport. You aren’t tested and they don’t currently ask about vaccines.
Also if you are found to have symptoms or a fever you cannot board your flight or any other Canadian flight for 14 days.

 

[ronandannette]

Did you guys see this? It was just posted on CBC. Sounds like you'll need to provide proof of vaccine to board a plane/train. Curious as to what the rules will be for the under 12 group who can't be vaccinated. My assumption is that it'll depend on the parents vaccine status, but will be interesting to see. No timeline has been announced yet.

"Starting soon, all commercial air travellers and passengers on interprovincial trains and large marine vessels with overnight accommodations (such as cruise ships) will have to be vaccinated, Alghabra said. "

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-mandatory-vaccinations-1.6140131

Our entire household is fully vaccinated and I think everyone should be vaccinated, however this is a very drastic action and I don't approve.

 

[Debbie]

In the article below, Westjet is quoted saying the following:

https://news.paxeditions.com/news/a...come-mandatory-vaccinations-airline-employees
"The WestJet Group said it will adhere to the requirement for domestic travellers to be fully-vaccinated or tested prior to departure.

The airline group is also advocating that rapid-antigen testing is an acceptable, accessible and affordable alternative for unvaccinated travellers."

I bolded domestic as that would only eliminate the departure testing for within Canada. On second thought, is that even a thing in Canada? We talk so much about international travel, I have no idea what the rules are within our own country! lol

What we need to watch for in domestic travel is what the protocols are for where we are headed. I'm travelling from Ontario to Newfoundland in a month. I need to fill out Travel Form before I go giving details of my vaccination status. It will be done online shortly. I confirmed with Halifax (layovers both going and coming), but I do not have to do their Safe Check-in form if I am not leaving the secured area.

 

[ellbell]

Removed as I did not want to break forum rules on discussionof covid policies.

 

[ronandannette]

Removed as I did not want to break forum rules on discussionof covid policies.

OK. It's hard to know where those lines are drawn in some of these threads.

 

[ellbell]

OK. It's hard to know where those lines are drawn in some of these threads.

I only removed my response. Your comment is still there

 

[KNovacovschi]

Did you guys see this? It was just posted on CBC. Sounds like you'll need to provide proof of vaccine to board a plane/train. Curious as to what the rules will be for the under 12 group who can't be vaccinated. My assumption is that it'll depend on the parents vaccine status, but will be interesting to see. No timeline has been announced yet.

"Starting soon, all commercial air travellers and passengers on interprovincial trains and large marine vessels with overnight accommodations (such as cruise ships) will have to be vaccinated, Alghabra said. "

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-mandatory-vaccinations-1.6140131

This is for Federal workers not regular people.