Okay, I searched on this one and couldn't find a real answer on this one. I'm trying to non-rev up to Toronto this week and I am wondering if it is actually worth it to wear my uniform. It would be nice to bring my contact lense solution and an actual tube of toothpaste... and a uniform will obviously help me going through security in the US. The question is whether my uniform will let me get through security in Toronto on the way back in with more than 3 oz containers.

If it's not going to help me, I'd rather not wear my monkey suit!

 

When I have jumpseated to/from Canada in uniform, I have not had any problems passing Canadian security with all my normal toiletries, liquids, gels etc. Also, I've never listed as a non rev, I've always just showed up at the gate and requested to jumpseat. I've been fortunate enough to have never been charged any taxes or fees for inter US/Canada travel.

Enjoy your trip,

wolf

 

I was born in Canada (Toronto) so I never usually get hassled by the Canadian customs folks, but I often times get asked from US immigration officers on whether I'm actually commuting, operating a flight or deadheading. I'm guessing they're fishing for confirmation on why I'm in uniform if I'm not with any of the other crewmembers . The last time I flew to Toronto after being released in domocilie, I non-revved to YYZ and on the way back (they have US Customs & Immigration officers in the airport in Toronto in a quarantined US departure terminal) had to justify why I was in uniform since I had not operate any flights to or from YYZ, nor was I a deadhead crewmemeber. Then she asked me how I could be commuting if I was supposedely a U.S. resident? "Lady I'm a permanent resident of the U.S. who was born in Canada that left straight from work to visit my folks in Toronto in my uniform!"...well that's what I was thinking...didn't actually say that. I stood there I silence, and I think we both finally sensed that this was a futile converstation and she just let me go on my way.

 

I was just about to ask about using the crew line for customs and immigration. I also am a Canadian citizen and US permanent resident, but I have a feeling they probably would be wondering why I was in uniform but not actually commuting/deadheading. I guess it depends on what officer you get.