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You are here: Home / Travel / Canada / Easy Tips to Help You Get Through Airport Security Faster This Winter

Easy Tips to Help You Get Through Airport Security Faster This Winter

November 7, 2013 by Kathryn 9 Comments

Winter is one of the best times of the year to travel with your family. Whether you’re visiting loved ones over the holidays or heading somewhere tropical to escape the snow, there are all kinds of reasons to take to the skies and head off on an adventure. But your adventure will be even better if you are prepared for going through the airport security line. Remember these useful tips for airport security when you travel!

catsa tips for travelling with kids

Travelling for Christmas?

During the holidays, thousands take to the skies to celebrate with friends and family. It’s the time of year to give gifts to our loved ones. That being said, there are some restrictions on what can be brought on board a plane. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has a few simple tips to get through security hassle-free.

Avoid wrapping presents
: officers may have to unwrap them for control purposes. Wait until you arrive at your destination, or take advantage of some airports’ gift-wrapping services located past security.

Avoid bringing presents that contain liquid, aerosols or gels in your carry-on luggage: This includes: alcohol, wine, beer, snow globes, canned soup, maple syrup, perfume and lotions. Put them in your checked baggage or send them separately.

Flying with the kids?

Snowy weather and bulky outerwear can make flying in winter a hassle, especially if you have children. The tips below will help you and your family at the security checkpoint.

At Home

  • Make sure your family wears easy-to-remove outwear and avoid clothing with metal snaps and buttons on your travel day.
  • Keep the kids happy by packing their favourite snacks – solid foods like fruit and chocolate are allowed in your carry-on bag. Liquids and gels are restricted to 100mL unless you’re travelling with a child under the age of two, in which case you can bring more than 100mL of baby food, formula, milk, water and juice.

At the Airport

  • Use the Family/Special Needs screening line for more assistance. You will find one at most major airports.
  • Let a screening officer know if anyone in your family has special needs and requires extra time or help during security screening.
  • Make sure your family knows they will need to remove their winter outerwear for screening – coats, hats, etc.

catsa baby at airport

Going South?

If you are flying somewhere warm this winter, CATSA recommends these tips to make getting through the security checkpoint quicker and easier:

At Home

  • Pack your sunscreen and all other liquids, aerosols, and gels in your checked baggage. If you need to bring some of these items in your carry-on bag, they must be in containers of 100mL or less and packed together in a clear, resealable 1L plastic bag.
  • On your travel day, avoid wearing clothing with metal buttons and snaps, and dress comfortably with easy-to-remove outwear, belts and shoes.

At the Airport

  • Have your boarding pass out and ready to show the screening officer.
  • Put your sunglasses in the bin carefully so that they do not fall out during screening.
  • Remove everything from your pockets and put the contents in a bin before going through the metal detector.

Bringing sports equipment?

If you are bringing sports gear on a flight to hit the slopes, the ice, or the trails this winter, the following information will be useful.

Ice skates are the only winter sports item that is allowed in your carry-on baggage. For bigger items, like snowboards, skis and hockey sticks, you will have to include them with your checked baggage. Different airlines have varying restrictions on the size, weight and packing of these items, so it’s best to check with them prior to travel.

Be prepared, have fun and travel safe this winter!

For more tips on preparing for security screening visit www.catsa.gc.ca or on Twitter, @casta_gc.

Filed Under: Canada, International, Travel, USA Tagged With: family, family travel, family travel tips, flying, holiday, holiday travel, security, tips, travel tips, winter

Comments

  1. desiree says

    November 27, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    we do not go to the airport and then if idio i hav e to be in ealry for progam i am going to do

    Reply
  2. misty says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:30 am

    great recommendations

    Reply
  3. LisaM says

    December 22, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Great tips thank you

    Reply
  4. Wanda Bergman says

    January 19, 2014 at 9:28 am

    All great tips! Always nice to get through airport security as quickly as possible. No fun getting stuck there.

    Reply
  5. Tina F says

    February 17, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    great tips that will be really helpful Thank you for posting this article

    Reply
  6. Melanie A. says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Thanks for these helpful tips! I will be taking an airplane for the first time this fall! I’ve flown in a helicopter, but never a plane!

    Reply
  7. Elaine Buonsante says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for the tip about avoiding clothing with metal snaps…I didn’t realize that even they could set off the metal detectors.

    Reply
  8. MC says

    December 3, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Wearing easy off-and-on shoes will also help, although I believe children under 12 and adults 75 and over are exempt from the shoe removal requirement.

    Reply
  9. Mike Gismondi says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    these are great tips!

    Reply

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