A new screening line at the Calgary International Airport (YYC) is changing the game for travellers, allowing you to pass through without pulling things out like permitted liquids and laptops.
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has just installed a new screening line at YYC, equipped with CT X-ray technology.
With that technology at the line located at the USA Concourse E security checkpoint, passengers no longer need to remove bags containing permitted liquids, aerosols, gels (100 ml or less), medical devices, or large electronics—including laptops—from their carry-on bags.
CATSA says YYC is one of the first Canadian airports to receive this advanced security screening technology as part of CATSA’s national deployment program, which will bring CT X-ray to screening lines at several airports over a multi-year period.
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CT is a state-of-the-art technology that utilizes advanced three-dimensional rotatable images to enhance screening officers’ ability to detect explosives and other threat items. For air travellers, this means that permitted liquids, aerosols, gels (100 mL or less each), medical devices, and large electronics can remain in their carry-on baggage when being screened.
“As the holiday season approaches, the introduction of CATSA’s new CT X-ray technology to one of our screening lanes at YYC couldn’t be more timely,” said Chris Dinsdale, CEO and president of the Calgary Airport Authority.
“Investment in both technology and improved process is critical to ensuring that airports can deliver a world-class airport experience for our guests.”
CT X-ray technology is also available on one or more screening lines at:
- Vancouver International Airport – ABC Canada
- Ottawa International Airport – Canada/International
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – Domestic/International