Canadian Association of Tour Operators

Press Releases

An archive of CATO press releases appears below. Releases are in PDF format.

January 20th, 2010 - Items NOT counted as Carry-On for U.S.-bound flights
See a complete list of items that are not counted as carry-on items for passengers travelling to the U.S.

January 20th, 2010 - New Carry-On restrictions for U.S-bound travellers
Only ONE Carry-on bag only allowed for travel to the U.S. from Canada, with some exempt items.
Travel within Canada or to International destinations (other than U.S.) passengers are allowed TWO Carry-on items.

April 21st, 2009 - Update re Conquest Closure April 20 09
Update advisory information from TICO with regard to passengers affected by the Conquest Vacations closure.

April 18th, 2009 - Conquest Closure TICO Advisory April 16
Summary of information as of April 16, 2009 re the closure of Conquest Vacations.

August 30th, 2008 - ZOOM FAILURE BULLETIN
Information for clients who have booked travel on ZOOM Airlines which ceased flying on August 28, 2008.

January 14th, 2008 - US Land & Sea Passenger Requirements as of January 31, 2008.
Reminder of ID requirements for land & sea passengers travelling to the US as of January 31, 2008

June 13th, 2007 - Passenger ID Update June 2007
Clarification of passenger ID requirements for Canadians and Americans travelling to and from the US, effective June 8, 2007.

August 10th, 2006 - New Airport Security Measures
New security measures were recently introduced for airports across Canada.