Airport Security

• YEG upgrading security scanners so liquids, electronics can stay in carry-on bags

  The holidays are always a busy time at the Edmonton International Airport but a CT X-ray scanner that takes 3D images should help speed up the security screening process.

  Canada

  Dec 9
  
• Some of Canada’s airports are getting CT scanners. Here’s why

  The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority says it plans to install the technology, which provides 360-degree views via computerized X-ray imaging, at airport checkpoints.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
  
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• ‘We just want to get paid’: Airport security screeners in Atlantic Canada take job action

  Workers who carry out security screening at 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action over unpaid wages.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2024
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• Will Canadian airports change carry on liquid limits amid U.K. plans? What we know

  The U.K.'s new technology will allow passengers to carry on up to two-litre containers of liquids, aerosols and gels — a massive increase from the current 100-ml limit.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
• Record number of guns in carry-on luggage prompts TSA to up fine to nearly $15K

  TSA officers have found 6,301 firearms in carry-on bags so far this year, surpassing the previous record of 5,972 detected in 2021.

  U.S. News

  Dec 16, 2022
• YVR expands ‘skip the line’ security screening program ahead of holiday travel season

  The airport authority says the 'YVR Express' program, which launched in October for flights to the U.S. only, will expand Tuesday to include destinations in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
• High turnover for airport screeners as holiday travel season looms, unions say

  Major delays and flight cancellations at airports across Canada earlier this year drew scrutiny from passengers and politicians alike.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
• Edmonton International Airport introduces virtual security queue

  At the traveller’s appointment time, they will go to the central security screening area, look for the virtual queue entrance area and go through security without waiting in line.

  Consumer

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Fall travel season: What to expect when it comes to deals, delays

  Will the hangover from the busy summer travel season stretch into the fall? Here's what to expect at the airports in the months to come and when you should be shopping for airfare.

  Consumer

  Aug 24, 2022
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• Montreal woman files complaint after her curly hair searched 3 times at airports

  A woman with curly hair says airport security in Calgary, Toronto and her hometown of Montreal has searched her hair in the past six weeks, without any given reason.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2022