Billy Bishop Airport to introduce enhanced ferry passenger screening on March 12

Toronto (March 8, 2018) – Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will begin enhanced security screening for passengers boarding the passenger ferry effective Monday March 12, 2018.
 
As part of security regulations put in place by Transport Canada under the Domestic Ferry Security Regulations, the enhanced screening procedure will randomly check baggage and/or belongs of some passengers for the presence of explosives. The random screening will be completed by swabbing the exterior of the baggage and/or belongings and analyzing the swab taken with a portable detection device.
 
Passengers may expect to be approached by Billy Bishop Airport Security staff to participate in the screening process prior to boarding the ferry.
 
We appreciate the ongoing support of passengers to continue to make Billy Bishop Airport a safe and efficient transportation facility.