CATSA: Important Packing Tips For Your Clients

Whether your clients are flying off for camping, golfing, fishing or just plain vacationing this summer, you probably receive lots of questions about how they should pack their bags.

Share these helpful tips to help them be better prepared and breeze through security.

AT HOME
What can I bring in my carry-on for the flight?

1. Pack liquids, gels or aerosols (lip gloss, face cream, etc.) in containers of 100 ml or less in a   1 L clear, plastic bag.
2. Pack small electronic devices (smart phone, tablet, portable DVD player, camera, GPS, etc.) in your carry-on bag.
3. Pack medication (cough syrup, contact lens solution, prescription inhaler, etc.) in your carry-on bag ready for easy inspection.
4. Small camping and sport equipment (cycling helmets, gloves) can be packed in your carry-on. Bicycles, golf clubs and bags, and fishing rods with hooks and tackle can be checked in with your airline, but verify with your airline for complete details.

What should I wear?

5. Dress comfortably with easy-to-remove outerwear.
6. Avoid wearing large metal items (belt buckles, jewellery).

AT THE AIRPORT
Be screening ready at airport security!

1. Have your boarding pass ready to show to the screening officers.
2. Place coins, keys and small metal items in your carry-on.
3. Place your 1L clear, plastic bag containing liquids, aerosols and gels (of less than 100 ml) in a bin. One bag per passenger.
4. Unpack your laptop and place it in a bin.
5. Remove outerwear and place it in a bin.

For more tips and news on security screening, follow the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) on Twitter @catsa_gc, on Pinterest at pinterest.com/CATSAGC or visit the CATSA website at catsa.gc.ca