Media advisory - CATSA helps passengers breeze through security at Toronto-Pearson

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2014 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to an information session aimed at providing passengers with advice to breeze through security this holiday season. On December 19 alone, the busiest day of the holiday peak period, more than 59,000 passengers are expected through security.  The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) wants everyone to have a quick and hassle-free experience at the checkpoint.   

Where:	Toronto-Pearson Airport Terminal 1
	Departure Level
	In front of the domestic security checkpoint (Level 3)
When:	Thursday, December 11, 2014
	10:30 a.m.
Photo Op:	Intercepted items from passengers' carry-on baggage

CATSA, established in 2002, 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 screening of non-passengers on a random basis; and
• Restricted Area Identity Card – the administration of access control to airport restricted areas through biometric identifiers.

SOURCE: Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)

CATSA Communications, Mathieu Larocque, 613-998-4527, [email protected]