Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) Rates
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.
In this publication, transborder refers to a destination in the United States (except Hawaii) or in the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.
In addition, other international refers to a destination outside the continental zone.
For more information on the application of the GST/HST, refer to GST/HST Memorandum 28-3, Passenger Transportation Services.
ATSC rates effective May 1, 2024
| Destination | GST/HST | Minimum rate of ATSC | Maximum rate of ATSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Canada | Applies | $9.46 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $18.92 |
| In Canada | Does not apply | $9.94 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $19.87 |
| Transborder | Applies | $16.08 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $32.16 |
| Transborder | Does not apply | $16.89 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $33.77 |
| Other international | Does not apply | $34.42 | $34.42 |
| Destination | GST/HST | Minimum rate of ATSC | Maximum rate of ATSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transborder | Applies | $16.08 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $32.16 |
| Transborder | Does not apply | $16.89 for each chargeable emplanement | Up to a maximum of $33.77 |
| Other international | Does not apply | $34.42 | $34.42 |