The federal government has rolled out a revamp of its trusted-traveller program to clear clogged airports as the summer travel season kicks off.
A tweaked “verified-traveller program” will launch dedicated security screening lines at six of the country’s biggest airports between June 7 and June 21, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Tuesday.
“As membership grows over time, the new verified-traveler program will help improve the screening experience for more and more passengers while supporting the highest standards of safety and security,” Alghabra said during a news conference at Toronto’s Pearson airport.
Eligible passengers include Nexus members, military personnel, aviation workers and RCMP officers, who will be able to pass through security more quickly—and keep their shoes and belt on throughout….