Can I fly within Canada with a US EDL?
I'm a US citizen and I hold a Washington state Enhanced Driver's License. I'm living in Vancouver for a bit.
Can I fly domestically without my passport? Micheal Seifert's answer indicates my license will work for the airline, but what about security?
The web says government-issued ID is acceptable for domestic travel, but that obviously presumes Canadian government.
I get a normal US driver's license probably wouldn't work, but surely if it's good enough for CBS, it's good enough to fly?
Best Answer
The letter of the law is the Secure Air Travel Act. Here's what it says:
(1) An air carrier must accept only the following identification to verify the identity of a passenger for a domestic flight:
(a) one piece of valid photo identification that is issued by a government authority and that shows the passenger’s name, date of birth and gender;
(b) two pieces of valid identification that are issued by a government authority, at least one of which shows the passenger’s name, date of birth and gender; or
(c) a restricted area identity card,
So it sounds like the law allows for a US driver's license (not even an enhanced one) to be used as ID for a domestic flight within Canada.
That said, the law really only sets out what the airlines can use as acceptable ID, and doesn't appear to require them to accept all such forms of ID. It's entirely possible that Air Canada/WestJet/Porter/Orca Airways sets more stringent regulations about what ID they will accept. Your best bet is probably just to call the airline's customer service line and ask them.
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