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Packing liquids?

100 ml containers are being packed in a transparent, resealable 1L bag and placed in a carry-on. in a carry-on

Keep it simple: pack 100 ml containers in a clear 1-litre bag so security screening goes smoothly.

Winter travel?

traveller in a winter landscape

Arrive early, dress smart and pack light. Give yourself time to get through screening.

Travelling with kids?

A female passenger holding a toddler is handing her electronic boarding pass to a female screening officer.

Use the family line, pack snacks and baby items smartly, and arrive early to keep things stress-free.

Need extra help?

A male passenger in a wheelchair with a service dog speaking with a female screening officer.

Let screening staff know. Mobility aids, medications and support persons are welcome. CATSA makes accessibility a priority.

 

What goes in the bins?

A CT-Xray at a checkpoint at the Vancouver international airport

Coats, belts, your laptop and the clear 1 Litre liquids bag go in the bin. Empty your pockets early to keep screening moving.

Wait times?

A group of passengers are waiting in a line to get their boarding passes scanned.

CATSA updates them every minute. Check online before you go to allow enough time for going through the screening process.

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