OTTAWA — The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has become the first airport in Canada to trial a new customized screening line, designed to enhance passenger flow while incorporating advanced security technology.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is rolling out this initiative to help airports with limited space integrate state-of-the-art screening equipment. The newly installed screening line at YQB (Line 6) offers the advantages of CATSA Plus, enabling up to three passengers to place their belongings in screening bins simultaneously. This setup aims to reduce wait times and streamline the security process.

Travellers using the new screening line will also benefit from computed tomography (CT) X-ray technology. This means that, where permitted, liquids, aerosols and gels (100 mL or less), medical devices and large electronics – including laptops – will no longer need to be removed from carry-on bags, making the security process smoother and more efficient.

“We are proud to be the first airport in Canada to test the brand-new CATSA Plus personalized lane, equipped with CT X-ray technology,” said Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport. “Thanks to this initiative, travellers will experience an even smoother and faster passage through the security checkpoint, just in time for spring break. Our team is constantly committed to enhancing the experience and service provided to passengers departing from YQB, and this project, carried out in close collaboration with CATSA, is an excellent example of that.”

The installation of this customized screening line is part of CATSA’s national deployment plan, which will see CT X-ray technology introduced at screening lines in multiple airports over several years.