Simplifying Connections Through Toronto Pearson

As part of continued work to simplify and streamline connections through Toronto Pearson, it will no longer be necessary for people arriving in Terminal 1 and connecting onward to the United States to collect their checked baggage.

This step is intended to make the connection process through Terminal 1 easier and less physically demanding for passengers.  Checked bags will be directed to your onward flight to the United States without a requirement to claim your bag in Toronto before proceeding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 

The next stage in this change of process will be the removal of the existing in-transit baggage carousel.  Once removed, the space will be updated with seating and information screens for passengers connecting through Terminal 1 bound for the United States.  This construction work is scheduled to be complete in time for the summer travel season.

"We are very pleased to offer an improved guest experience for those connecting through Toronto Pearson and heading to the United States," said Pamela Griffith-Jones, Vice President, Guest and Terminal Services.  "Part of our commitment to our guests is that we will simplify connections wherever possible.  We have worked closely with our partners to ensure that all requirements are being met while making an improvement for the 800,000 guests per year who will benefit from this change as they connect through Terminal 1 on their way to the U.S."

The GTAA is the non-share, not for profit authority that operates Toronto Pearson. All revenue generated by the GTAA is reinvested back into the airport. In 2011, 33.4 million passengers travelled through Toronto Pearson, about 4.7 million of those were precleared by CBP.

Contact: GTAA Media Office (416) 776-3709