The federal government has ordered Transport Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to assume a heightened state of vigilance.
The move came Saturday, a day after passengers foiled an attempt to blow up a Detroit-bound Northwest Airlines flight, carrying 278 passengers and 11 crew members from Amsterdam.
Under new rules, passengers on U.S.-bound flights will be limited to one piece of carry-on luggage and must remain seated during the final hour of the flight.
According to a statement on Air Canada's website, the limits on passenger movement stem from regulations imposed by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Air Canada warns that the restrictions "may adversely impact on-board service. Among other things, during the final hour of flight customers must remain seated, will not be allowed to access carry-on baggage, or have personal belongings or other items on their laps."
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