Originally Posted by
Clipper801
AC could do a sterile transit at YVR without requiring those YYZ passengers to go through CBSA formalities at YVR if it wants but it just couldn't be bothered with it.
In the old days, YYZ passengers on CP8 from HKG and CP4 from NRT did not have to clear immigration and customs at YVR. They cleared when they arrived in YYZ.
So if I fly AC34 YVR YYZ I am put through customs too? Or do we show our itineraries as we exit the aircraft and they sort us there.
Regardless, in both directions, deplaning all passengers is the most effective control for ensuring passengers will fly with their luggage. I support this.