Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
Using UA, for YVR-SFO, will check thru to SYD, allow extra time 15-20 minutes for bag check and you will need to use an agent. Also UA will given the business ticket allowance at YVR
As far as AC for YVR=SFO, you need to check in the AC forum. There is a good chance AC with do the same as UA but need an AC expert to confirm.
Thanks very much for the response, the UA flight is clearly the easier and better solution albeit the tighter connection.