Working With Airports
Canada's airlines work constantly with airport authorities at home and abroad to ensure the best possible experience for travelers. One-on-one meetings and participation on each airport's Airline Consultation Committee provide opportunities for collaboration to address, maintain, and improve operations in many areas, including:
- Managing costs for affordable travel
- Working to enhance the flow of travelers through the airport
- Planning for new facilities
- Enhancing operational performance
- Addressing issues such as runway congestion, snow removal, and de-icing facilities
- Ensuring that the services offered at the airport meet the highest standards, from food concessions to baggage storage areas
Canada's airlines also work with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for airport security and the Canada Border Services Agency, particularly on the development of the new Air Policy Services Framework for customs and immigration screening for international flights.
Ownership and oversight of airports in Canada is the responsibility of Transport Canada according to the National Airports Policy. This Policy leases the land and facilities to individual, not-for-profit airport authorities, which each pay rent to the government based on the number of passengers served.
More information about Canada's airports can be found at the website of the Canadian Airports Council. Airports Council International is a global association of airports, with close to 600 member facilities.