Skycaps are found at major or international airports in Canada, where the average charge is $10 for 3 or fewer pieces of baggage and $2 per additional item.
Redcaps were named for their distinctive red hats, which helped them stand out from a crowd so that railway passengers could easily identify them.
When commercial airlines became viable, many airlines provided skycap service because people were accustomed to getting assistance from railway porters, and the term "skycap" was coined to describe porters who worked in airports.
[1] Skycaps often wait near the curb or in the baggage claim area, so that they can meet passengers as they arrive with luggage.
Most skycaps also perform curbside check-ins for flights, allowing passengers to skip the lines at the airline's counter, help unload luggage from cars and taxis, and they also answer questions from passengers and family members.