Originally Posted by
jonesdh
I have 1:42 layover to get through US Preclearance in Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson. Both flights are Air Canada.
Then T1. AC has no presence in T3.
Originally Posted by
jonesdh
I have GE. As I understand it I go up an escalator near gate D20 and go through security again then US customs. How does my checked bag get through customs without me?
By magic. After security and before customs if you have a checked bag you wait for it to be dealt with (elsewhere). Watch the big board for your name so you can move on. No clue what happens if there is a problem. Customs guy will also take an extra step.
Originally Posted by
jonesdh
What is the wait time for this process on a Saturday at noon?
Random. I've been through the same time for the same flights over several months and have been any thing from 0 wait to 20 minutes each at security and customs, and the hold rooms are much larger then that.
If AC sold you the ticket, they think its long enough time.
Originally Posted by
jonesdh
Is this the same US Preclearance line as used by passengers not transferring from a domestic flight?
No. But you can go landside and use those. Possible, and perhaps "allowed", but you'd mess up their system if you have checked bags, I'm not sure I'd advise it.