A smoother journey ahead: Security screening equipment upgrade in YVR’s domestic terminal

No more juggling laptops and liquids for Domestic travellers.  

At YVR, we’re always looking for ways to make the journey through the airport smoother, faster, and more intuitive. That’s why we’re partnering with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to modernize our screening checkpoints with new CATSA Plus Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray equipment.  

This equipment upgrade, now complete at two of our Domestic security checkpoints, allows travellers to move through screening without removing liquids, aerosols, gels, or large electronics from their carry-on bags.  

The new CT technology enhances both safety and efficiency, helping more passengers move seamlessly through screening while continuing to enjoy YVR’s signature mix of local art and West Coast storytelling. 

As the first airport in Canada to adopt the new CATSA Plus equipment in September 2024, YVR is helping set a new standard for airport security. 

Continuing this momentum, YVR will extend this technology to every checkpoint across the terminal in 2026, including International and U.S. departure checkpoints. 

This upgrade reflects YVR’s ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, ensuring that every journey through our airport is not only secure but also welcoming, effortless, and uniquely reflective of our community.