TIMMINS - New screening measures are set to start for flights to the James Bay coast.
Starting Jan. 20, checked bags, carry-ons and passengers will be screened for Thunder Airlines and Air Creebec flights out of the Timmins' Victor M. Power Airport.
"The service is being provided at the request of Mushkegowuk Council, and will include security screening of checked baggage, passengers, and all carry-on baggage and personal items," reads a City of Timmins news release.
Both of the airlines connect Timmins and communities on the James Bay coast.
When the service starts, passengers are required to have their checked bags screened before going to the airline counter.
" At passenger security screening, they will present their boarding pass for verification, place personal items and carry-on baggage through the airport X-ray machine, and proceed through the walk-through metal detector. Additional or separate screening of particular items, including explosive trace detection (swabbing) or screening of electronic devices may be required," reads the news release.
"Personal items and carry-on baggage will be screened for non-permitted and prohibited items. These are items such as hammers, knives, hockey sticks, or liquids in a container larger than 100 ml, that will not be allowed past the airport’s security checkpoint."
A full list of items that are prohibited is available here.
