OTTAWA, Dec. 15,  2015 /CNW/ – Airports will soon be buzzing with thousands of travellers getting ready to visit family and friends or simply to escape the cold weather. Regardless of your destination, you will have to go through security.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 10 tips to help you and your family breeze through the checkpoint.

SOURCE Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)

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