Media advisory - CATSA provides tips for easy holiday travel

02/12/2019 13:30

OTTAWA, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) invites 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:	Thursday, December 5, 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
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.