Just booked an aeroplan reward ticket and I have a few questions
Aug 20, 2017, 8:11 pm
#1
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Just booked an aeroplan reward ticket and I have a few questions
Hi guys,
I just booked a trip to Italy and Tanzania, and I have a few question:
1. on the return flight JRO-(ZNZ)-IST-ORD-YUL, I only have 60 minutes at IST to connect the flight to ORD. Is 60 mins connection time enough for Istanbul airport?
2. I am carrying video and photo camera gears, and do I have to check in these gears on the flight Istanbul to Chicago?
Here is my itinerary:
YYZ-MXP (Stop)-IST-JRO (destination)-(ZNZ)-IST-ORD-YUL (Stop)-YYZ
all in business class. 2 tkts, 300000miles + $480 CAD
Both of us are Nexus holders
Thanks.
I just booked a trip to Italy and Tanzania, and I have a few question:
1. on the return flight JRO-(ZNZ)-IST-ORD-YUL, I only have 60 minutes at IST to connect the flight to ORD. Is 60 mins connection time enough for Istanbul airport?
2. I am carrying video and photo camera gears, and do I have to check in these gears on the flight Istanbul to Chicago?
Here is my itinerary:
YYZ-MXP (Stop)-IST-JRO (destination)-(ZNZ)-IST-ORD-YUL (Stop)-YYZ
all in business class. 2 tkts, 300000miles + $480 CAD
Both of us are Nexus holders
Thanks.
Aug 20, 2017, 10:19 pm
#2
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I don't think you should ever check your camera/video gear. Look at what aircanada.com says about that.
Should be carry on. BTW I never had my camera backpack weight checked. Even though it (obviously?) is over the 8 lb limit.
Should be carry on. BTW I never had my camera backpack weight checked. Even though it (obviously?) is over the 8 lb limit.
Aug 21, 2017, 10:06 am
#4
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60 mins seems tight for IST. I guess it would be fine if your flights are on time and your gates are relatively close. IST can be very crowded and chaotic. And I would expect extra security and doc checks for US bound flights. I have not been thru IST for a couple of years so someone might have more updated info.
Aug 21, 2017, 2:43 pm
#5
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I would never book a 60-minute connection at IST, because:
-IST is HUGE, and chances are you'll have a lot of walking to do;
-The times we were there immigration was fairly chaotic (although being in J you'll have a special line);
-60 minutes means you have no time for the TK lounge.
I think the J immigration line gives you a chance at making the connection, but be ready to run.
-IST is HUGE, and chances are you'll have a lot of walking to do;
-The times we were there immigration was fairly chaotic (although being in J you'll have a special line);
-60 minutes means you have no time for the TK lounge.
I think the J immigration line gives you a chance at making the connection, but be ready to run.
Aug 21, 2017, 2:59 pm
#6
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I would never book a 60-minute connection at IST, because:
-IST is HUGE, and chances are you'll have a lot of walking to do;
-The times we were there immigration was fairly chaotic (although being in J you'll have a special line);
-60 minutes means you have no time for the TK lounge.
I think the J immigration line gives you a chance at making the connection, but be ready to run.
-IST is HUGE, and chances are you'll have a lot of walking to do;
-The times we were there immigration was fairly chaotic (although being in J you'll have a special line);
-60 minutes means you have no time for the TK lounge.
I think the J immigration line gives you a chance at making the connection, but be ready to run.
Will Turkish airlines book us to next available flight (or partners flight) to Montreal if we miss our connection?
There was only Turkish airlines available for the reward flight from JRO to YUL, so I guess we don't have options. For camera gears, yes, I wasn't sure if USA lifted the ban for carrying large electronic devices. It seems the rules change frequently. Thanks again for everyone's information and suggestion.
Aug 21, 2017, 3:44 pm
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I flew YYZ-IST-DEL on TK in J a few months ago. I did not have to go through immigration but there was a security screening upon landing. I don't recall there being any special J line for security.
60 minutes is definitely tight. As mentioned already, IST is huge and chaotic so it can take some time to navigate. I don't think I've ever been in an airport where there are so many people constantly standing in the way of everything...
60 minutes is definitely tight. As mentioned already, IST is huge and chaotic so it can take some time to navigate. I don't think I've ever been in an airport where there are so many people constantly standing in the way of everything...
Aug 21, 2017, 4:08 pm
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hey, thanks for the information. I am a bit confused. Do we need to pass immigration at IST for just connecting flight?
Will Turkish airlines book us to next available flight (or partners flight) to Montreal if we miss our connection?
There was only Turkish airlines available for the reward flight from JRO to YUL, so I guess we don't have options. For camera gears, yes, I wasn't sure if USA lifted the ban for carrying large electronic devices. It seems the rules change frequently. Thanks again for everyone's information and suggestion.
Will Turkish airlines book us to next available flight (or partners flight) to Montreal if we miss our connection?
There was only Turkish airlines available for the reward flight from JRO to YUL, so I guess we don't have options. For camera gears, yes, I wasn't sure if USA lifted the ban for carrying large electronic devices. It seems the rules change frequently. Thanks again for everyone's information and suggestion.
They will rebook you but IST and TK can be a gong show. Be prepared to be polite but pushy. Some of the staff have a very laid back attitude and will happily send you off to someone else if they can. I would suggest looking up options in advance so you can feed it to them instead of throwing yourself at their mercy. Hope everything goes well and all this advice is not required.
You might also want to proactively change to more suitable flights if any become available.
Aug 21, 2017, 4:10 pm
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I flew YYZ-IST-DEL on TK in J a few months ago. I did not have to go through immigration but there was a security screening upon landing. I don't recall there being any special J line for security.
60 minutes is definitely tight. As mentioned already, IST is huge and chaotic so it can take some time to navigate. I don't think I've ever been in an airport where there are so many people constantly standing in the way of everything...
60 minutes is definitely tight. As mentioned already, IST is huge and chaotic so it can take some time to navigate. I don't think I've ever been in an airport where there are so many people constantly standing in the way of everything...
Aug 21, 2017, 4:16 pm
#10
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This. After a 10 hour flight from Africa being able to go to the awesome TK lounge in IST and chill out for a couple of hours before the next flight is well worth it.
Aug 22, 2017, 1:06 am
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60 mins will likely mean a missed connection, and a rebooking in revenue
Assuming of course 60 mins is even legal, I d double check that.
I don't see what NEXUS had to do with any of this? OP?