CATSA March Break Travel Tips
Plan ahead for an optimal screening experience OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2025 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has some helpful travel tips for air travellers as we get ready for the busy March Break travel season. While our screening lines are well-staffed, there will always be lineups during peak travel times. To keep […]
YQB is Trial Site for New Customized Screening Line
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2025 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is trialling a new customized screening line, designed so that airports with limited space can employ advanced technology and equipment while enhancing the passenger experience. The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the first airport in Canada to trial this new line that offers […]
CATSA’s CT Technology Now at YYZ
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA’s) CT X-ray technology is now available on one screening line at Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Terminal 1 International checkpoint, with more to come in 2025. That’s good news for travellers using these lines because it means an elevated security screening experience where they will no longer need […]
CATSA’s New Screening Line at YYC Includes CT Technology
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA’s) has just installed a new screening line at Calgary International Airport (YYC), equipped with CT X-ray technology. That’s good news for travellers, who can now enjoy an elevated security screening experience at this line located at the USA Concourse E security checkpoint. With CT technology, passengers no longer need […]
New Customer Service Role at CATSA Checkpoints
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – Passengers needing assistance now have access to a bilingual resource, across 16 airports nationwide, to help guide them through the security screening process. Introduced by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) in July 2024, this new position enhances the client experience by ensuring passengers receive barrier-free services at security screening […]
YUL Passengers Now Have Access to CATSA’s New CT Technology
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 28, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA’s) new CT X-ray technology has been installed at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Passengers travelling through YUL now have access to an elevated security screening experience on one screening line at the domestic/international security checkpoint. They will no longer need to remove bags with permitted […]
CATSA’s New CT technology at YOW
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Passengers travelling through the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) now have access to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA’s) new CT X-ray technology. The installation of this first CT X-ray on one screening line at the domestic/international security checkpoint will offer travellers an elevated security screening experience. They will no longer need to […]
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority announces its plans to install CT technology across Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) announced its plans to install computed tomography (CT) technology at security screening checkpoints at several airports across Canada over a multi-year period. This initiative underscores CATSA’s commitment to driving innovation and elevating the client experience in aviation security nationwide. CT technology utilizes advanced three-dimensional rotatable […]
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority announces new airport screening services contracts
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ – After a 10-month competitive process, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) announced today that the following companies will be responsible for delivering screening services at designated airports across Canada as of April 1, 2024: The new contracts are for a term of five years, and are renewable for two additional five-year periods at […]
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority CEO assures passengers efforts are underway to reduce wait times
OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2022 /CNW/ – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) CEO Mike Saunders today apologized for the inconvenience to air travellers resulting from the recent increase in wait times at some major airports and assured the travelling public the federal Crown corporation is aggressively working to address the situation: CATSA is currently experiencing the pent-up […]