Media Advisory - Be ready for security during the busy March break at Kelowna International Airport

Advice for March break travellers. (CNW Group/Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA))

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

KELOWNA, BC, March 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to an information session aimed at providing passengers with advice to breeze through security at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) during the busy March break. During the busiest days of March break, more than 4,000 passengers are expected through security. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) wants to make sure that the screening experience is quick and hassle-free for all passengers.   

Where:	Kelowna International Airport
	Near the security screening checkpoint (departure)
When:	Thursday, March 16, 2017
	10:00 a.m.
Photo Op:	Interview with the YLW and CATSA spokespersons
	Intercepted items from passengers' carry-on baggage

RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to [email protected]

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]

Related Links

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