Media Advisory - Advice for the summer peak at EIA

Examples of items intercepted in passenger's carry-on baggage. (CNW Group/Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA))

EDMONTON, July 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) and the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) invite members of the media to an information session aimed at providing passengers with tips for a stress-free travel experience. EIA expects the number of travellers to increase by 17 per cent in August, the busiest month of the year. CATSA and EIA will have advice for each step of the process, from packing and preparing for security screening to boarding your flight.

Where:	Edmonton International Airport
	Security checkpoint on Departures Level of EIA Main Terminal
When:	Wednesday, July 26
	10:30 a.m.
Photo Op:	Interview with the CATSA spokesperson
	Intercepted items from passengers' carry-on baggage

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.

SOURCE Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)

Mathieu Larocque, CATSA Spokesperson, 613-998-4527, [email protected]; Chris Chodan, EIA Communications, 780 890 8454, c: 780 700 3596, [email protected]

Related Links

http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca