Media advisory - CATSA Will Offer Advice for Faster Security Screening During Spring Break

CALGARY, March 13, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) invites members of the media to Calgary International Airport for an information session aimed at providing air travellers with advice for a quick, secure and positive security screening experience at the airport during spring break. CATSA will also present a display of recent intercepted items at the security checkpoints.

Where:	Calgary International Airport  Concourse D - Departure Level North end of the Air Terminal Building
When:	Thursday, March 15, 2012  10:30 AM

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.

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