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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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You do immigration and customs (pre clearance) in YVR. Allow lots of time. Check in closes one hour before departure, but that's cutting it close IME. For a 6 am departure in coach without status, I would suggest arriving at the airport by 4 am.