Canadian Air Passengers to Pay Government 33% More in Security Fees

An employee performs security checks of passengers and their carry-on luggage at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward

To gain revenue of about $300 million, the federal government will collect 33 percent more in safety fees from airline travellers.

The rise in fees is part of the 2023 budget plan, and it includes an increase from $15 to $20 on domestic flights and $26 to $34 on international flights, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.