Worried about Westjet flight connecting in YYC
Oct 10, 2010, 5:52 pm
#1
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Worried about Westjet flight connecting in YYC
Hello.
Ive just got a few questions about a connecting westjet flight im taking within the next week or so.
I fly out of YEG at 8:30am on thursday, october 21 (via Westjet). We arrive at YYC at 9:14am and then need to catch our connection which leaves YYC at 10:40am to LAX.
From my understanding, because the flight is to the US we need to go get our bags from the luggage carousel, go back to front desk check in to check in, go through security again, and then customs? I just dont understand how this is possible within a hour and a bit, Im very worried about missing my flight.
Is there something that I am missing here? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Ive just got a few questions about a connecting westjet flight im taking within the next week or so.
I fly out of YEG at 8:30am on thursday, october 21 (via Westjet). We arrive at YYC at 9:14am and then need to catch our connection which leaves YYC at 10:40am to LAX.
From my understanding, because the flight is to the US we need to go get our bags from the luggage carousel, go back to front desk check in to check in, go through security again, and then customs? I just dont understand how this is possible within a hour and a bit, Im very worried about missing my flight.
Is there something that I am missing here? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Oct 10, 2010, 8:09 pm
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Welcome to FT!
Did you buy this as a separate ticket, or as 2 separate tickets?
If this was purchased as a single ticket, you will not need to re-check in at YYC. You will check in at YEG. When at YYC you will have to pick up your bag (at a special baggage claim at US customs), take your bag through customs, and then place your bag on a belt past customs. You will not need to check-in again at YYC.
I've had much shorter YEG-YYC-USA connections and made it no problem. As long as your flight from Edmonton is on time you'll be fine.
Did you buy this as a separate ticket, or as 2 separate tickets?
If this was purchased as a single ticket, you will not need to re-check in at YYC. You will check in at YEG. When at YYC you will have to pick up your bag (at a special baggage claim at US customs), take your bag through customs, and then place your bag on a belt past customs. You will not need to check-in again at YYC.
I've had much shorter YEG-YYC-USA connections and made it no problem. As long as your flight from Edmonton is on time you'll be fine.
Oct 10, 2010, 11:54 pm
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Yeah its one ticket, and I called westjet and talked to a very helpful rep who reassured me. They pretty much said exactly what you said, I was just worried it was more of a process.
However, I really appreciate the quick reply. Sounds like its a simple process!
However, I really appreciate the quick reply. Sounds like its a simple process!
Oct 11, 2010, 8:06 pm
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