Originally Posted by
PAX_fips
More directions to go the gate (A25) .. failed that and found myself landside without realizing I am "leaving".
You did nothing wrong. By the time you clear customs and place your bag on the connecting baggage belt, you are by default landside. There is no other way.
Originally Posted by
wildace
The magic int'l belt - is it a special belt for connecting flights only OR is it the generic belt that everyone picks up their luggage from even if YUL is their final destination?
The latter.