Which Would You Choose: YVR-BOS in F? AS->AA via LAX or AA->AA via DFW
Jun 25, 2007, 7:31 pm
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Which Would You Choose: YVR-BOS in F? AS->AA via LAX or AA->AA via DFW
Which is a better all-in choice in F:
1) AS 638 YVR-LAX @ 10:05AM - 1:07PM, connecting to AA 726, LAX-BOS from 3:20PM to 11:45PM; or
2) AA 282 YVR-DFW at 8:50AM - 2:50PM, connecting to AA 306, DFW-BOS from 5:00PM to 9:45?
1) AS 638 YVR-LAX @ 10:05AM - 1:07PM, connecting to AA 726, LAX-BOS from 3:20PM to 11:45PM; or
2) AA 282 YVR-DFW at 8:50AM - 2:50PM, connecting to AA 306, DFW-BOS from 5:00PM to 9:45?
Jun 25, 2007, 8:03 pm
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If it is only those flights which you asked about why not take AS, you'll get club access at YVR on a F ticket and the nonstop transcon to BOS will be nicer, it will be flagship service, sadly on the 757, you can hang out in the LAX Flagship Lounge while you wait if the late arrival doesnt trouble you.
Jun 25, 2007, 8:10 pm
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Connection in LAX vs. DFW in summer--LAX wins on weather
Long flight on 757 vs. MD-80 in F--757 wins
Long flight on 757 vs. MD-80 in F--757 wins
Jun 25, 2007, 8:11 pm
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There's no valid AE connection JFK-BOS from the CX YVR-JFK flight.
Jun 25, 2007, 8:39 pm
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CX888 clears US immigration at JFK (rather than pre-cleared at YVR) making the connections at JFK an extra bear...
Jun 25, 2007, 8:42 pm
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Quite right, one could I suppose, if they wanted to deal with the prices of NYC, get a room for the night and fly out in the morning on AE. Getting into BOS at 11:45PM vs. the next morning, all about the price/hassle/schedule factor I would imagine. Or dare I say it, if your up for it, try a cheap one way from JFK on JetBlue the same evening, better than AE any day.
Jun 25, 2007, 9:41 pm
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Why not YVR-BOS all on AS? (ok, it's a 737 from SEA-BOS, but the connections look pretty good.) It will give you AA EQM.
YVR-SEA AS2267 6:30 am-7:25 am
SEA-BOS AS12 8:40 am-5:03 pm
YVR-SEA AS2267 6:30 am-7:25 am
SEA-BOS AS12 8:40 am-5:03 pm
Jun 26, 2007, 5:33 am
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It's a mileage saver award ticket and no options were available on CX to JFK (or a legal connection to BOS) or AS "all the way" (SEA-BOS). How's AS service from between YVR and LAX? It used to be exceptional (10+ years ago). My guess is LAX-BOS is "better" than DFW-BOS?
Do you clear customs for the US at YVR for either LAX and/or DFW?
What time would you suggest getting to the airport at YVR for either flight, allowing for US customs? At 8:00 or 9:00AM, is US Customs generally a long line for US citizens?
Separately, does YVR offer a premium line for security line? Absent customs, in the US, I would tend to arrive at the airport for a flight like this 45-60 minutes before departure. How would this change flying YVR to either LAX or DFW?
These last two questions have nothing to do with the original question, but do involve travel planning on the return.
On an OT note, has anyone done "jetboating" at Whistler? if you had to choose one experience, would you choose a half day "jetboat" excursion over a 1/2 day of river rafting?
Do you clear customs for the US at YVR for either LAX and/or DFW?
What time would you suggest getting to the airport at YVR for either flight, allowing for US customs? At 8:00 or 9:00AM, is US Customs generally a long line for US citizens?
Separately, does YVR offer a premium line for security line? Absent customs, in the US, I would tend to arrive at the airport for a flight like this 45-60 minutes before departure. How would this change flying YVR to either LAX or DFW?
These last two questions have nothing to do with the original question, but do involve travel planning on the return.
On an OT note, has anyone done "jetboating" at Whistler? if you had to choose one experience, would you choose a half day "jetboat" excursion over a 1/2 day of river rafting?
Last edited by nologic; Jun 26, 2007 at 6:13 am
Jun 26, 2007, 7:23 am
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I go to YVR 3x a year. I have done both:
CX JFK-YVR
AA LGA-DFW, DFW-YVR
Usually it depends on the time I need to get in. If I need the extra afternoon I opt for AA.
No premium security line- but it moves fast and they are professional.
You clear at YVR for DFW. Customs & Immigration in YVR is usually not bad in the afternoon on the way out.
On the way in it is easier from the CX flight after midnight. During the day can be long lines.
JFK it is hit or miss. Usually a breeze.
CX has great service and it is an easy flight. Airfares are really low now- Call the 800 number. Less then $400.
CX JFK-YVR
AA LGA-DFW, DFW-YVR
Usually it depends on the time I need to get in. If I need the extra afternoon I opt for AA.
No premium security line- but it moves fast and they are professional.
You clear at YVR for DFW. Customs & Immigration in YVR is usually not bad in the afternoon on the way out.
On the way in it is easier from the CX flight after midnight. During the day can be long lines.
JFK it is hit or miss. Usually a breeze.
CX has great service and it is an easy flight. Airfares are really low now- Call the 800 number. Less then $400.
Jun 26, 2007, 9:31 am
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I go to YVR 3x a year. I have done both:
CX JFK-YVR
AA LGA-DFW, DFW-YVR
Usually it depends on the time I need to get in. If I need the extra afternoon I opt for AA. No premium security line- but it moves fast and they are professional. You clear at YVR for DFW. Customs & Immigration in YVR is usually not bad in the afternoon on the way out. On the way in it is easier from the CX flight after midnight. During the day can be long lines.
JFK it is hit or miss. Usually a breeze. CX has great service and it is an easy flight. Airfares are really low now- Call the 800 number. Less then $400.
CX JFK-YVR
AA LGA-DFW, DFW-YVR
Usually it depends on the time I need to get in. If I need the extra afternoon I opt for AA. No premium security line- but it moves fast and they are professional. You clear at YVR for DFW. Customs & Immigration in YVR is usually not bad in the afternoon on the way out. On the way in it is easier from the CX flight after midnight. During the day can be long lines.
JFK it is hit or miss. Usually a breeze. CX has great service and it is an easy flight. Airfares are really low now- Call the 800 number. Less then $400.
As you addressed Customs and Security on the way out in the afternoon, but how about the morning? My two choices are AA to DFW at 8:50 AM or AS to LAX at 10:05 AM, so I am asking about expectations for both US Customs lines and Security lines on AA or AS at YVR, at 8 or 9 AM, seeing that now I know that they don't have premium/elite security priority lines at YVR.
Last edited by nologic; Jun 26, 2007 at 9:41 am
Jun 26, 2007, 1:17 pm
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I have left at about 7AM and there was no problem through security or Customs and Immigration. Quite fast and I only had carry-on and nothing to declare.