YYJ Security
Oct 15, 2022 | 8:24 am
#1
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YYJ Security
Flew out of YYJ Victoria last week, mid day. The security line snaked all the way down the hall. It took 45 minutes to get thru. Not all security stations were open and you could see there was a serious lack of staff. To be avoided if you can!!
Oct 15, 2022 | 11:12 pm
#2
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Every time I've flown out of YYJ since I moved to the region (albeit, and admittedly, not many times and no since COVID), it seems the security process was always seriously and deliberately and purposely slow. Last time, 5 persons in line means it took about a minute to process everyone.
Oct 19, 2022 | 9:22 am
#4
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Ya, they operate on island time, but in the three or so flights a year I have normally only waited five to ten minutes before.
Oct 24, 2022 | 12:46 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada's worst airport....YYJ
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The clientele are by far, the slowest in the country. It's just a painful process watching people go through security there, exacerbated by the fact that they seem to let just about anyone into the Nexus/crew line. It's become my second home airport, and drives me around the bend almost every time.
The only thing worse is watching them board. Beyond painful.
The only thing worse is watching them board. Beyond painful.
Mar 24, 2026 | 2:56 pm
#6
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Security was slow today, as well, with only one scanner open. I imagine it varies greatly based on flight loads.