Breeze Through Airport Security This Summer
YVR and CATSA Offer Tips for Summer Travellers
Richmond, BC - June 20, 2008 - As millions of travellers prepare for their summer getaway, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) urges air travellers to think security before packing their bags and heading to the airport.
"Travellers can actively improve the pre-board screening process by being prepared," stated Yves Duguay, Vice President of Operations at CATSA. "This is why CATSA is reminding them of the simple steps to help everyone get through the security process as fast and stress-free as possible."
During the busy summer travel season from early June to late August, YVR will expect to see more than 70,000 passengers go through the airport on peak days. August is the busiest month at YVR, with close to 900 take-offs and landings expected every day. Typically, passenger traffic reaches a high in the third week of August from an increase in charter aircraft, student traffic and cruise ship passengers.
"While YVR Customer Care staff and business partners are doing everything possible to help get passengers through the airport safely and efficiently, there are things they can do to help make their trip go smoothly," said Nancy Baggio, Director of Operations, Vancouver Airport Authority. "We encourage passengers to take a few minutes to prepare before they come to the airport. With restrictions on taking liquids and gels through security still in place, knowing the rules will help people save time at the airport, and get summer travels off to a great start."
About CATSA
CATSA, established on April 1, 2002, is a federal Crown corporation that operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is responsible for the provision of key aviation security services such as pre-board screening of passengers and their belongings; random screening of non-passengers; and the acquisition, deployment and maintenance of explosives detection equipment at airports. CATSA is also responsible for the development and implementation of a restricted area identity card incorporating biometric features.
Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). As Canada's second busiest airport, YVR expects to welcome 17.9 million passengers in 2008, and is the official airport of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
CATSA Communications
Mathieu Larocque
Direct: 613-998-4527
Cell: 613-291-7496
mathieu.larocque@catsa.gc.ca
YVR Media Relations
Direct: 604-880-9815
media_relations@yvr.ca
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