Save Time at Canadian Airport Security with Express

In the recent past, five major Canadian airports made going through security a bit easier with the introduction of Express. With the service, passengers can pre-book a timeslot to go through security, which could wind up saving time that you’d otherwise have spent waiting in line.

While the service is useful at any point throughout the year, it is particularly helpful during peak periods, such as March Break and the summer and winter holidays. It’s also a nice free alternative to NEXUS, and booking an appointment is fast and easy.

Express: Skip the Security Line by Booking in Advance

If you’re able to plan for your arrival at the airport, the Express program allows you to schedule a time to pass through security screening for departures from five Canadian airports.

Reserving a time in advance lets you bypass the line, and gets you front-of-the-line access to security screening.

While the programs differ slightly between airports, Express is currently available in the following cities:

• Vancouver (YVR)
• Edmonton (YEG)
• Calgary (YYC)
• Toronto (YYZ)
• Montreal (YUL)

In Vancouver, you can use Express for domestic and transborder departures from the Main Terminal. Express is not currently available at the South Terminal, or for international departures from the Main Terminal.

A summary of the locations and hours of operation is as follows:

In Calgary, you can use Express for domestic, transborder, and international departures; however, for domestic flights, you must enter through Security D or Security E and give yourself time to reach the A or B gates.

A summary of the locations and hours of operation is as follows:

In Edmonton, you can use Express for domestic and international departures. Express isn’t currently available on transborder departures.

A summary of the location and hours of operation is as follows:

In Toronto, you can use Express for domestic and international departures from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. In neither Terminal is Express available for US-bound flights.

A summary of the locations and hours of operation is as follows:

In Montreal, you can use Express for domestic and international departures. Express is not currently available for…