The
weather outside may be frightful, but travelling this winter can be delightful if you plan properly and follow some great tips from the people who know all about screening!
Whether you’re packing for a winter wonderland with the kids or escaping the
cold, these tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
will make airport security a breeze.
weather outside may be frightful, but travelling this winter can be delightful if you plan properly and follow some great tips from the people who know all about screening!
Whether you’re packing for a winter wonderland with the kids or escaping the
cold, these tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
will make airport security a breeze.
Before the
airport
airport
Snowy
weather can make getting to the airport a challenge, so make sure to arrive
with plenty of time to check in and go through screening. Wait times for major
airports are listed on CATSA’s website or CATSA’s app for your
convenience, so before any flight, it would be a good idea to check this site so you can be prepared.
weather can make getting to the airport a challenge, so make sure to arrive
with plenty of time to check in and go through screening. Wait times for major
airports are listed on CATSA’s website or CATSA’s app for your
convenience, so before any flight, it would be a good idea to check this site so you can be prepared.
Remember to put all
liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 millilitres in your checked baggage―only amounts
less than 100 ml in a 1-litre clear, re-sealable plastic bag are allowed
on-board.
liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 millilitres in your checked baggage―only amounts
less than 100 ml in a 1-litre clear, re-sealable plastic bag are allowed
on-board.
Dress
for success
for success
Though you’ll likely be
bundled up for winter weather, remember to put your coat in a bin at the
screening checkpoint. Same goes for boots and belts with large buckles.
bundled up for winter weather, remember to put your coat in a bin at the
screening checkpoint. Same goes for boots and belts with large buckles.
Bringing
the kids along?
the kids along?
Keep them happy
by packing their favourite snacks – solid foods like fruit and chocolate are
allowed in your carry-on bag. If you are travelling with an infant younger than
two years of age (0-24 months), you can bring baby food, milk, formula, water,
juice and other baby items in your carry-on bag.
by packing their favourite snacks – solid foods like fruit and chocolate are
allowed in your carry-on bag. If you are travelling with an infant younger than
two years of age (0-24 months), you can bring baby food, milk, formula, water,
juice and other baby items in your carry-on bag.
Look for the Family/Special Needs lane.
There is extra space to accommodate larger items like strollers and car seats,
and screening officers who offer additional assistance.
There is extra space to accommodate larger items like strollers and car seats,
and screening officers who offer additional assistance.
Travelling with
gifts?
gifts?
Screening officers hate unwrapping other
people’s presents. Gifts packed in your checked bag or carry-on should be
wrapped when you arrive at your destination. Better yet – some airports have
gift-wrapping services located past security during the holiday season for your convenience when travelling.
people’s presents. Gifts packed in your checked bag or carry-on should be
wrapped when you arrive at your destination. Better yet – some airports have
gift-wrapping services located past security during the holiday season for your convenience when travelling.
Here’s a great info graphic full of helpful tips!
For
more tips to help you breeze through security this winter, visit CATSA at catsa.gc.ca, on Twitter (@catsa_gc) or Pinterest (CATSAGC).
more tips to help you breeze through security this winter, visit CATSA at catsa.gc.ca, on Twitter (@catsa_gc) or Pinterest (CATSAGC).
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and safe travels!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by CATSA. However, all opinions are mine.
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