Airport Security
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Will Canadian airports change carry on liquid limits amid U.K. plans? What we knowThe 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.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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Record number of guns in carry-on luggage prompts TSA to up fine to nearly $15KTSA 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. NewsDec 16, 2022
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YVR expands ‘skip the line’ security screening program ahead of holiday travel seasonThe 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.CanadaDec 12, 2022
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High turnover for airport screeners as holiday travel season looms, unions sayMajor delays and flight cancellations at airports across Canada earlier this year drew scrutiny from passengers and politicians alike.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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Edmonton International Airport introduces virtual security queueAt 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.ConsumerNov 3, 2022
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Fall travel season: What to expect when it comes to deals, delaysWill 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.ConsumerAug 24, 2022
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Montreal woman files complaint after her curly hair searched 3 times at airportsA 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.CanadaJul 6, 2022
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Half of domestic flights to Canada’s big airports delayed, cancelled last weekMore than half of all domestic flights bound for Canada's six biggest airports were cancelled or delayed from June 22-28, according to an analytics firm.ConsumerJun 29, 2022
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‘Sonic’ learning the ropes for paw patrol at Montreal’s Trudeau airportOnce he's trained, he will be to help ensure the security of airport facilities as well as aircraft by checking abandoned or suspicious luggage.CanadaFeb 7, 2022
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9/11 changed airports forever: WAA presidentBarry Rempel, who was at his old job in Calgary that day, said walking into the building and seeing all of the cancelled flights was an unforgettable moment.WorldSep 10, 2021
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