Be prepared!

Remember, all passengers have to go through airport security screening. Common courtesy and patience go a long way in making the process less stressful and more efficient for everybody. Make sure you:

• Tag your carry-on and checked baggage with your contact information.
• Have your boarding pass ready to present for verification. At some airports, the validation of your boarding pass will be done automatically by a scanner.
• Give yourself plenty of time – go through pre-board screening well in advance of your flight especially during peak travel periods (early morning, noon, and early evening).
• Leave empty baggage carts outside of the screening checkpoint.
• Remove coats, suit jackets and blazers and place them in the bins provided.
• Empty the contents of your pockets and place these items in the bin before walking through the metal detector.
• Keep all phones, MP3 players and GPS equipment in your carry-on bag. They do not need to be screened separately.
• Remove laptop computers and netbooks from their cases and place them in the bins provided.
• NEVER joke or make “small talk” about bombs, firearms or other weapons while going through pre-board screening. Depending on the circumstances, you could be charged with an offence under the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012.
• Understand what to expect during a physical search.

https://travel.gc.ca/air/security-screening


Ron.