Further advice -- if you are flying from Canada to the US, give yourself 
lots and lots of time. This is particularly true re Toronto which 
obviously has far more traffic to the US than any other city in the 
world. The nature of the alerts are somewhat (probably deliberately -- 
as in why would you tell the world what you know/plan) confusing. But 
the problems in Canada and Toronto in particular are purely a result of 
volume of traffic combined with increased security.

Question -- what are delays like within the US? Also, any indication of 
delays from the US to Canada?

Sally

Ginger, Laura wrote:
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> This arrived from the Indiana University travel department and I 
> thought I would share it.
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> Laura
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> *From:* [log in to unmask] 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Bean, Tammy L
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:06 PM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Canada - Airports on high alert
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> *Please be advised, the following important message was sent from 
> Orbitz for Business regarding Canadian air travel*:
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> Transport Canada confirmed Jan. 12 that airports and airlines have 
> gone on high alert in light of a new threat. A security memo was 
> apparently sent to airlines and airports on Jan. 9, but was not 
> revealed to the public until three days later. The increased alert 
> status is set to remain in effect indefinitely.
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> *Background and Analysis*
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> Transport Canada refused to specify what intelligence prompted the 
> release of the security memo. However, unconfirmed reports indicate 
> that two terrorist groups may be trying to enter Canada via air. 
> Officials believe the terrorists do not threaten any Canadian targets, 
> but instead plan to enter the US. The threat seems to be unrelated to 
> the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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> Airports had already raised security considerably in the aftermath of 
> the failed US terror attack on Dec. 25. The heightened security is 
> causing significant travel delays on many flights, especially planes 
> en route to the US. This latest round of heightened security may 
> prompt even longer delays, though officials have not disclosed any new 
> security measures to be implemented.
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> *Advice*
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> Contact your airline prior to flight to determine the latest security 
> regulations. Heed the instructions of authorities. Allow additional 
> time for check-in.
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