Flew YYC-YYZ-LIS on July 8. Security should have been fine, as there were only a couple people in line ahead. Unfortunately the front of the line was an older couple who hadn’t travelled since 1990? and apparently had no idea you couldn’t take liquids and gels in carry-ons. They could have opened a liquids and gels store with everything that got pulled out of their bags.
Flights were delayed a bit due to incoming aircrafts being late and then delayed even more because people are all bringing carry-on only and there isn’t room. So people are sneaking on first, being pushy and threatening to staff. I thought the police would need to be called on one guy but he settled down after they found a spot for his bags. And people are trying to take 2-3 big carry-ons plus a personal item. Those are the ones who should be forced to get check everything.
On the flight back I will probably check luggage even though it’s carry-on size, just to avoid the stress. It will (hopefully) get back to me eventually. And going home, it’s not a big deal.
Customs in Portugal was 5 minutes for me. The non-Canadian,non-US line looked long though. Taxi queue was the worst part!
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