YYZ Domestic Security Entrance - Nexus line?
Jan 2, 2011, 2:31 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: YWG
Programs: UA 1K, AC E, *G x2, BMI Silver, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, PC Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,260
The other benefit of the Nexus Security lines, is you only have to show your boarding pass and Nexus card to the person at the podium... then you can put it away. You don't have to show it to the screener before you bag goes though the scanner, and in my dozen times using the lines in YOW and YYZ have never had to have my bags hand searched... even when leaving liquids and electronics that often cause confusion in my bags...
Jan 2, 2011, 3:04 pm
#17
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 484
In my experience using the Nexus security line last week, they asked for nexus cards for each traveler, including any companions. However, they also allowed a random passenger waiting in a much longer regular line to use the Nexus line when it had no one else waiting in it. YMMV depending on the security person supervising the Nexus line at the time.
Jan 2, 2011, 3:23 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
The NEXUS-lady at YYZ knows me quite well! 
I loooove the NEXUS line. I am disappointed, however, that YYC still doesn't have any sort of priority line-up, when YEG & YWG already do... 
I loooove the NEXUS line. I am disappointed, however, that YYC still doesn't have any sort of priority line-up, when YEG & YWG already do...
Jan 2, 2011, 4:03 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
"I'm a Nexus holding, Elite flying in J, where do I go?"
"Right behind those 200 other folks going on the 6-8am flights."
"Sigh"
)
Jan 2, 2011, 5:05 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,607
People with Nexus cards have been screened by immigration and police authorities and have been cleared, scanned and finger-printed. They also have to maintain their good record to keep their Nexus status. This makes them a better bet for security as well as immigration. It is nice that this is being recognized with the separate security line as well as the speedy border check. There is a Nexus information thread on this forum where all these issues have been discussed.
I'm annoyed that they're turning Nexus into a domestic priority thing because Nexus comes with all kinds of silly requirements to please the US that aren't relevant to domestic flights. Why would being a resident of the US or Canada for the last 3 years be relevant to being eligible for skipping the queue?
It's annoying that holding my Canadian passport I'm ineligible for Nexus even if I paid the fee and jump through the interview hoops. But the UK let me sign up on the spot for IRIS for free when I'm not even resident there any more.
Oct 6, 2017, 3:12 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 1
Just tested this! Brought my sister through the YYZ security lane for NEXUS. As this was on our way to the US, the security spit us out at border services where you have to split up. Saved us probably 15 minutes of waiting in the security line (plus the other advantages like leaving your coat on and your liquids in your bag), but I've waited about 15 minutes so far for her to clear border services. Helps a bit!
Feb 10, 2019, 3:23 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,585
This week, I encountered a new problem with NEXUS at YOW. According to staff, the x ray machine is broken and will take 6 weeks to repair.
Each time, I encounter an issue at YOW security, I notify CATSA. The canned reply says it takes 3 to 5 biz days to respond!
Each time, I encounter an issue at YOW security, I notify CATSA. The canned reply says it takes 3 to 5 biz days to respond!