YUL : la vie à l’aéroport - Season 1

The control tower manages all pilot movements and a team directs the planes on the ground.

Each year, nearly 20 million travelers pass through Montréal Airport, which involves handling as many suitcases each year.

On a busy day, the airport security team must look out for dubious individuals and suspicious baggages.

This episode offers rare and privileged access to the Montréal Airport security checkpoint.

This episode follows the main players who ensure that the traveler's experience is fluid and stress-free.

A VIP can be a star, a sports team, a head of state, or an organ transported urgently for a transplant.

For planes to take off and land at a continuous rate, the runways must be clean and free of unwanted birds.

In winter, the deicing center can process 48 aircraft per hour. In summer, they have to deal with severe thunderstorms.