Holiday travel: Tips for travelling at the Ottawa International Airport during the holidays [Video]

Travellers planning to fly through the Ottawa International Airport over the Christmas and New Year’s season are being advised to give themselves extra time to make their flights, ensure their travel documents are up to date and leave your gifts unwrapped until after clearing security.

With the busy holiday season set to begin, the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency (CATSA) and the airport are offering tips to reduce travel-related stress and keep passengers moving over the holiday season.

CATSA spokesperson Dominique Huras says it’s important to be prepared before you arrive at the airport for your flight.

“It facilitates the process, ensures a smoother experience and a more positive experience. Security screening and travelling during the holiday season is stressful enough as it is,” Huras told CTV news Ottawa.

“So, if you’re prepared a head of time, you know what you can and can’t bring, once you go through security …