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11.2 million people expected to pass through Toronto Pearson Airport this summer. Here's what you should know

The airport expects 11.2 million passengers during the peak summertime, and airport authorities give tips and tricks for people to keep in mind when going to the airport.

Weighted stuffed animals and powder make-up are subject to a limit, says Canada air transport authority

Passengers are hover over their suitcases at the airport.
Pearson International Airport says it handles about 160,00 passengers every day during its busy summer season. (Martin Trainor/CBC News)

Travelling this summer? You're not alone. Toronto Pearson Airport says it handles about 160,00 passengers per day during its busiest summer season. 

The airport expects 11.2 million passengers throughout the ummer, spokesperson Sean Davidson told CBC Toronto on Wednesday. 

"That is like trying to move a small city through the airport every single day," he said. 

Here's some of what Davidson and Dominique Huras, who works for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), recommend people keep in mind when coming to the airport:

  • Make sure you double check your liquids: the rule is anything that can be sprayed, poured or spread has to be in a 100 ml or smaller container, and they have to all fit in a one-litre clear resealable bag. 

  • Weighted stuff toys and powder make-up are subject to a 350 ml granular materials limit.

  • If travellers are unsure, they should check the CATSA website for clarification. 

  • U.S. travellers can save time by submitting their passport information and customs forms digitally.

  • Make sure to check wait time dashboards to ensure you have sufficient time to board the plane. 

  • Travellers can reserve parking spots online. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prisca Tang

Summer Scholar

Prisca Tang is a Summer Scholar at CBC News. She holds Master of Journalism at UBC. She worked at The Globe and Mail, Vancouver is Awesome, and The Macau Post Daily prior joining CBC.