Active airline employees are subject to taxable benefits for utilizing airline passes

Utilizing confirmed space passes, but not standby passes, by airline staff constitutes a taxable benefit.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has verified that the use of confirmed space airline passes, excluding standby passes, by active airline employees is considered a taxable benefit, valued at the price of purchasing the space.

However, neither type of pass is subject to taxation for retired employees.

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