Media Advisory - CATSA provides tips for easy holiday travel

28/11/2018 08:44

OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) and the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) invite media to attend a holiday travel tips session.

As YOW is projecting new records in passenger numbers this year, we are preparing for a very busy holiday season!

CATSA will also offer a display of recently surrendered items from Ottawa security checkpoints.

When:	Monday, December 3, 2018, 10:00 a.m.

	Media registration begins at 9:45 a.m.

Where:	Ottawa International Airport, at the domestic security checkpoint, 2^nd floor

Who:	Christine Langlois, Spokesperson, CATSA

	Krista Kealey, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Ottawa International Airport Authority

Photo Op:	Intercepted items from passengers' carry-on baggage

Parking:	Members of the media are asked to park in the Parkade – vouchers will be provided.

CATSA is a Crown corporation responsible for:

Pre-board screening – the screening of passengers, their carry-on baggage and their personal belongings;
Hold-baggage screening – the screening of checked baggage;
Non-passenger screening – the random screening of non-passengers; and
Restricted Area Identity Card – the administration of access control to airport restricted areas through biometric identifiers.