The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has introduced a new customised screening line at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), making it the first airport in Canada to trial this system.
The initiative is designed to integrate advanced screening technology in airports with limited space while improving passenger flow and experience.
The customised screening line allows up to three passengers to place their belongings in screening bins simultaneously, a feature of CATSA Plus screening lines. In addition, the new system incorporates CT X-ray technology, enabling passengers to leave permitted liquids, aerosols, gels (100 mL or less), medical devices, and large electronics such as laptops in their carry-on bags during screening.
This installation is part of CATSA’s broader national deployment plan, which aims to implement CT X-ray technology at multiple airports across Canada. The trial at YQB is expected to provide insights into how the system can be adapted for use in airports with spatial constraints.
Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport said:We are proud to be the first airport in Canada to test the brand-new CATSA Plus personalised lane, equipped with CT X-ray technology. 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.
