American Citizen: Canadian Passport

Canadian passport: Q. I travelled to Bostons Logan Airport, using my current Canadian passport. The American customs official told me I could not travel using my valid Canadian passport, because I was an American citizen. I told the official that I had renounced my citizenship at the age of 18 in 1983. I was escorted by an armed officer to a second American Customs office. I explained to the second Customs Officer that I have lived in Canada for 46 years and have travelled extensively to the U.S.A. using my Canadian passport and had never encountered any difficulties entering the U.S. I was told I would have to pay a $585 fee. After explaining that I had renounced my American citizenship, the fee was waived and I was allowed to begin my holiday, according to The Star. A: Airlines provide consumers with general information on travel documentation, such as when a valid passport is required. However, they usually do not provide specific information based on the consumers individual circumstances. Consumers are generally responsible for finding out what travel documents they need and American citizen with a Canadian passport Can I get compensation from the airline with whom we booked our tickets directly with for failing to advise me on the travel documents I needed? (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.