OCTOBER 4,2005

Beginning December 31, 2006, a passport will be required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Beginning December 31, 2007, the passport requirement will be extended to include all land border crossings to or from the above-mentioned destinations. Currently, passports are recommended but not required for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Always check with your travel agent at the time of booking to verify documentation that will be required.
Canadian Foreign Affairs
U.S. Travel

AUGUST 17,2005

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The former Plattsburgh Air Force Base will be marketed as "Montreal's U.S. Airport" as part of a $20 million renovation project, officials announced Tuesday. The airport, to be called Plattsburgh International Airport when opened for passenger operations by 2007, will be marketed as a travel option for Canadians as well as Americans near the border, according to a statement released by Garry Douglas, president of the Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce.Construction began on a passenger terminal that is scheduled to open by 2007.
The airport is one hour south of downtown Montreal.
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