Air Travellers Security Charge

The Air Travellers Security Charge is a key element of the Government of Canada's security response to the events of September 11, 2001.

The CRA is responsible for administering the charge, which came into effect Monday, April 1, 2002.

Since April 1, the charge has been collected by air carriers or their agents at the time of purchase.

• ETSL67, Notice to all Air Carriers: Rate Reductions for the Air Travellers Security Charge
• ETSL59, Notice to all Air Carriers: Rate Reductions for the Air Travellers Security Charge
• ETSL54, Notice to all Air Carriers: Rate Reductions for the Air Travellers Security Charge
• ETSL52, Notice to all Air Carriers: Changes to the List of Airports Where the Air Travellers Security Charge is Levied
• ETSL50, Notice to all Air Carriers: Rate Reductions for the Air Travellers Security Charge
• ETSL46, Notice to all Air Carriers: Air Travellers Security Charge - Rate Reductions for Air Transportation within Canada
• Finance Minister Welcomes Public Input on Air Travellers Security Charge Review (Finance Canada Web site)
• Questions and Answers - Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC)
• ETSL45, Notice to all Air Carriers: Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) - Refunds
• ETSL43, Notice to all Air Carriers: Imposition of the Air Travellers Security Charge
• B248, Registration Form Under the Provisions of the Air Travellers Security Charge Act

If you have questions about the charge or how it is applied in specific travel situations, please call us (see below for phone numbers and hours of service).

• within Canada and US: 1 877 432-5472 (toll-free)
• from elsewhere: (902) 432-5472 (long-distance charges apply)