OSS, One Stop Security Initiative
Aug 29, 2023 | 1:53 pm
#196
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,401
Sep 1, 2023 | 3:35 pm
#197
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,401
The introduction of OSS but not making it available to all international origins is very annoying. Currently at YUL having just arrived from MEX en route to CAI. There is no one at the security check we need to go through so we just have to wait (15 minutes and counting). This also happened last month at YVR, which was even more frustrating because I was connecting to MEX from FRA so should have been OSS eligible but the lady checking boarding passes admitted it was her first day and wasn't familiar with the rules so was sending me through security "just in case".
Oct 30, 2023 | 2:22 am
#199
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ontario Canada
Programs: Air Canada 50K - Flying Blue Silver - British Airways Silver - Marriott Platinum
Posts: 319
anyone know what's up with OSS in YUL just flew DCA-YUL-YYZ on the 28th but i was directed into domestic and had to go out and back in. was told there was construction so i had to go out?
Dec 13, 2023 | 6:52 pm
#200
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Under the Big Oak Tree
Programs: Air Bukovina Elite, Circassian Air Gold, Carthaginian Airlines Platinum
Posts: 1,034
What are the chances of flights from Japanese airports being added to the OSS program? Canada would be able to do it unilaterally.
Canada and the EU have mutual OSS in place but Canada already unilaterally recognizes U.S. and U.K. aviation security for OSS purposes, so there is precedent.
Canada and the EU have mutual OSS in place but Canada already unilaterally recognizes U.S. and U.K. aviation security for OSS purposes, so there is precedent.
May 7, 2024 | 7:28 pm
#201
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE / 2MM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,457
I have a good friend who's flying (in AC on J) from DEN-YUL, then connecting to a flight on LH from YUL-FRA. The inbound is scheduled to land at YUL at 5:09pm, and the connection departs at 6pm.
That seems awfully tight to me - but I don't transit YUL that much. Thoughts? I'm assuming that OSS will help; will all AC inbounds be automatically cleared for OSS, or is there anything that my friend should (could) request on departure from DEN?
That seems awfully tight to me - but I don't transit YUL that much. Thoughts? I'm assuming that OSS will help; will all AC inbounds be automatically cleared for OSS, or is there anything that my friend should (could) request on departure from DEN?
Oct 5, 2024 | 8:42 am
#202
Join Date: Oct 2022
Programs: Aeroplan SE; Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 1,614
I have a good friend who's flying (in AC on J) from DEN-YUL, then connecting to a flight on LH from YUL-FRA. The inbound is scheduled to land at YUL at 5:09pm, and the connection departs at 6pm.
That seems awfully tight to me - but I don't transit YUL that much. Thoughts? I'm assuming that OSS will help; will all AC inbounds be automatically cleared for OSS, or is there anything that my friend should (could) request on departure from DEN?
That seems awfully tight to me - but I don't transit YUL that much. Thoughts? I'm assuming that OSS will help; will all AC inbounds be automatically cleared for OSS, or is there anything that my friend should (could) request on departure from DEN?
Oct 9, 2024 | 8:00 pm
#203
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 75K, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 585
US - YUL - INTL connection is simple. No security or customs. Only a kiosk for passport check. The only issue is it will usually be a long walk. US and INTL gates are actually close to each other physically but you need to walk back all the way almost to the domestic zone for the passport check. Pretty bad design if you ask me.
Jun 3, 2025 | 12:24 pm
#207
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 14
After not getting OSS when using the new connections facility at YYZ T3 on a WestJet flight from the US, I sent Pearson's customer service a message asking if they had plans to implement it in the future, and got this in response:
You are correct that Toronto Pearson is a One-Stop Security (OSS) authorized airport. This year, we enhanced our OSS program to align with new regulations. We are working with our airline partners to adapt to the new program requirements, and hope to have many more air carriers, such as WestJet, participating in the coming months.
Jul 29, 2025 | 8:34 pm
#209
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Under the Big Oak Tree
Programs: Air Bukovina Elite, Circassian Air Gold, Carthaginian Airlines Platinum
Posts: 1,034
Jul 31, 2025 | 4:44 pm
#210
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: SPG; Marriott Rewards; UA Mileage Plus; Aeroplan
Posts: 7
OSS - DFW versus the Candian airports YYZ/YUL/YVR/YYC
American Airlines doing a lot of press/media on bringing OSS to their airport for LHR-DFW travellers who are connecting onward.
Cool, calm and connected: American Airlines becomes first airline to pilot One Stop Security in the U.S. - American Airlines Newsroom
Interesting they don't mention the Candian airports have been doing this since 2016.....
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Cool, calm and connected: American Airlines becomes first airline to pilot One Stop Security in the U.S. - American Airlines Newsroom
Interesting they don't mention the Candian airports have been doing this since 2016.....
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