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Reminder To Travellers

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's mission is to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system as assigned by the government... >more

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS

As of 4:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, and until further notice, the following security measures will be in place.

Passengers will be permitted to bring liquids, gels and aerosols through security screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). One bag per passenger will be permitted. Learn more

PERMITTED through pre-board security screening NOT PERMITTED through pre-board security screening

Baby formula, baby food and milk when passengers are travelling with a child aged two years and under, liquid prescription medicine and essential non-prescription liquid medicines, are exempt from the container size restrictions and are not required to be placed in a plastic bag. However, passengers must declare all such items not in a bag or over 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) in capacity to screening authorities. These passengers may be subject to additional screening.

EXEMPT from restrictions

In order to minimize potential delays at the screening point, passengers must remove from their carry-on bag, the closed, re-sealable plastic bag containing all permitted liquids, gels, and aerosols and place them directly into the trays provided at the beginning of the screening process.
There are no size or bag restrictions for liquids and gels packed in checked baggage.

Passengers should contact their air carrier regarding any possible delays or should they have any questions regarding the status of their flights. 

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is Canada 's aviation security authority. CATSA's primary responsibility is to enhance the security of the travelling public by ensuring that threat items are not carried onto an aircraft.

Target
2005/06 Q4
Wait Times 90% < 8 min 92% < 8 min
Number of complaints 1 per 100,000 passengers 1 per 66, 166 passengers
Throughput 110 passengers per hour 116 passengers hour
Customer Satisfaction Rating 90% 94%




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Last modified:  2006-10-16 Important Notices
 
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