Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) Rates

Effective April 1, 2010

The air travellers security charge (ATSC) is a security charge paid by air travellers for an air transportation service within and outside the continental zone, under the Air Travellers Security Charge Act. The continental zone means Canada, the United States (except Hawaii), and the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

For general information on the application of the ATSC, go to Questions and Answers – Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC).

ATSC rates for air travel within Canada – service acquired in Canada
The GST/HST Rate for each chargeable emplanement To a maximum amount of
Applies $7.12 $14.25
Does not apply $7.48 $14.96

For more information on the application of the GST/HST, refer to GST/HST Memorandum 28-3, Passenger Transportation Services.

ATSC rates for air travel outside Canada, but within the continental zone – service acquired in Canada
The GST/HST Rate for each chargeable emplanement To a maximum amount of
Applies $12.10 $24.21
Does not apply $12.71 $25.42
ATSC rates for air travel outside Canada, but within the continental zone – service acquired outside Canada
The GST/HST Rate for each chargeable emplanement To a maximum amount of
Applies $12.10 $24.21
Does not apply $12.71 $25.42
ATSC rates for air travel outside the continental zone (no GST/HST applies)
Service acquired Rate for each chargeable emplanement
In Canada $25.91
Outside Canada $25.91

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