YVR-SYD or SEA-YVR-SYD for 19% less?!
Mar 14, 2010, 10:56 am
#16
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Sorry, at YVR there is no bypass that I am aware of when coming FROM the US, transiting to Asia or another area.
I think they do have to clear Canada customs, and then re-check their bags to continue on to their final destination. I've seen them queue up in line each time so I'd be surprised if there was any bypass for this.
On the way back though, there sometimes is a Canada Customs bypass when transiting TO the US (seems to be open part of the time).
I think they do have to clear Canada customs, and then re-check their bags to continue on to their final destination. I've seen them queue up in line each time so I'd be surprised if there was any bypass for this.
On the way back though, there sometimes is a Canada Customs bypass when transiting TO the US (seems to be open part of the time).
Mar 14, 2010, 2:01 pm
#17
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Sorry, at YVR there is no bypass that I am aware of when coming FROM the US, transiting to Asia or another area.
I think they do have to clear Canada customs, and then re-check their bags to continue on to their final destination. I've seen them queue up in line each time so I'd be surprised if there was any bypass for this.
On the way back though, there sometimes is a Canada Customs bypass when transiting TO the US (seems to be open part of the time).
I think they do have to clear Canada customs, and then re-check their bags to continue on to their final destination. I've seen them queue up in line each time so I'd be surprised if there was any bypass for this.
On the way back though, there sometimes is a Canada Customs bypass when transiting TO the US (seems to be open part of the time).
Arrive outside these times and you need to do the full baggage claim/recheck routine.
NOTE: I selected an AC-AC connection from US-Int'l on the website. I'm not sure if selecting different airlines changes things or not.
Mar 14, 2010, 4:59 pm
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Yes this type of scenario has been mentioned before, and I know that there are so many variables to airline pricing including competition and the profile of the individuals in that specific market, but I need to vent...
I am used to flying out of SEA to go through US airspace rather than Canada for cheaper flights (I'm going to CAI/ATH in a few weeks and to MEX the month after) but this is just silly:
YVR-SYD-YVR = C$1435 a.i.
SEA-YVR-SYD-YVR-SEA or SEA-YYC-YVR-SYD-YVR-SEA = C$1170 a.i.
My CAI flight was about $600-700 cheaper out of SEA than YVR and Mexico about $350 less (on a $350 flight) so the $265 difference isn't earth shattering, just annoying the way this is routed back through YVR...
...can EK take me to SYD?
I am used to flying out of SEA to go through US airspace rather than Canada for cheaper flights (I'm going to CAI/ATH in a few weeks and to MEX the month after) but this is just silly:
YVR-SYD-YVR = C$1435 a.i.
SEA-YVR-SYD-YVR-SEA or SEA-YYC-YVR-SYD-YVR-SEA = C$1170 a.i.
My CAI flight was about $600-700 cheaper out of SEA than YVR and Mexico about $350 less (on a $350 flight) so the $265 difference isn't earth shattering, just annoying the way this is routed back through YVR...
...can EK take me to SYD?
LHR-YVR-SYD-YVR-LHR....
If no stopover in Canada, fare is C$1488 a.i.
If stopover both ways in either YYZ or YVR, fare is C$ 1635 a. i.
For fares from YVR to SYD, try one of the asian carriers via their hub .. it will be cheaper..
Try KE, JL, BR, CI, CX, and if you want to stick with *A, CA via PEK. They will all have competitive fares.. but you will need to go to an asian travel agency for this..