Halifax Stanfield adds two new security screening lanes

Halifax Stanfield International Airport now has two new security screening lanes.

YHZ Express and the RESERVE program allows travellers departing from the domestic/international terminal to reserve a dedicated time slot for security screening as much as 48 hours before their flight.

“Summer is one of the busiest times of year for air travel in Canada, including at Halifax Stanfield, and all airport partners are working hard to make the travel journey as smooth as possible,” said Joyce Carter, president and CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA).

“We're thrilled to offer this new service for our travellers who want to plan and maximize their time at the airport prior to their flight.”

To make a reservation with YHZ Express, click here.

Travellers must enter their flight details and the number of people in their group to view available times.

Once they arrive at the airport, travellers can proceed to the YHZ Express checkpoint at security screening, where they will access the designated lane for YHZ Express using their assigned QR code.

The program is free to use, and reservations and walk-up appointments are available daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at security screening.

This week also marked the launch of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) Verified Traveller program, which provides travellers who have undergone extensive background checks with added benefits at select security screening checkpoints across Canada.

The program is being pilot tested by CATSA at Halifax Stanfield.

Those who qualify as Verified Travellers include cardholders or members of the following groups:

• Nexus

• Global Entry

• Military

• Air crew / Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) holders

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) / Police

The Verified Traveller program comes with multiple benefits including a designated queue and screening line during peak hours and front-of-the-line service at all other times.

Verified travellers are also permitted to leave items in their carry-on and on their person.

For more information on the Verified Traveller program and hours of operation, click here.

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