Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
driver's license or passport card. See the
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(
www.getyouhome.gov
) for approved identification documents.
»
Citizens of the USA, most Western European nations, Australia, New Zealand and
Japan do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays of up to 180 days, but some na-
details.
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Upon return to the USA, non-Americans will be subject to the full immigration
procedure.
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For the lowdown on where to go, what to do and all things north of the border,
check out Lonely Planet's Canadaor Discover Canadaguides.
GETTING AROUND
Air
Flying is usually more expensive than traveling by bus, train or car, but it's the way to go
when you're in a hurry.
Airlines in the Eastern USA
Overall, air travel in the USA is very safe (much safer than driving out on the nation's
highways). For comprehensive details by carrier, check out
Airsafe.com
(
www.airsafe.com
)
.
The main domestic carriers:
AirTran Airways
( 800-247-8726;
www.airtran.com
)
Atlanta-based airline; primarily
serves the South, Midwest and eastern US.
American Airlines
( 800-433-7300;
www.aa.com
) Nationwide service.
Delta Air Lines
( 800-221-1212;
www.delta.com
)
Nationwide service.
Frontier Airlines
( 800-432-1359;
www.flyfrontier.com
)
Denver-based airline with na-
tionwide service.
JetBlue Airways
( 800-538-2583;
www.jetblue.com
)
Nonstop connections between
eastern and western US cities, plus Florida and New Orleans.
Southwest Airlines
( 800-435-9792;
www.southwest.com
)
Service across the contin-
ental USA.
