Originally Posted by
saltspring
I found no information about an official policy on its website, and my travel agent said so too. If they had such a policy, then of course I could understand being asked for a travel consent letter, but couldn't find any information to indicate that they did, so I don't know why I was asked.
How hard did you or your TA actually look on the AC website for this information?
There is extensive material about travel documentation in general and again in the section regarding child travel. For example:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...ant-child.html
Identification requirements
Canada does not permit children to travel on their parent's passport, even though some countries still allow it. For travel to countries where a passport is required, all Canadians, including children, must carry their own.
In addition, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recommended a policy requiring every individual, including a child, who travels by air to have his or her own travel document.
A child must hold a valid passport for all international travel. Furthermore, prior to any international travel that includes a child, parents should contact the Embassy or Consulate of all countries the child will be visiting to enquire about entry and exit requirements.
The following documents are recommended for travel within Canada and may also be required for international travel to/from certain countries.
- The child’s birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
- Any legal documents pertaining to custody.
- A parental consent letter authorizing travel (if the child is travelling with one parent, the letter must be signed and dated by the other parent; if the child is travelling without his parents, the letter must be signed and dated by both parents.)
- A death certificate if one of the parents is deceased