Transit turnaround at YUL
Nov 21, 2010, 1:01 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: UK
Programs: Some basic level ones
Posts: 199
Transit turnaround at YUL
Hi,
I've just booked a reward flight which will be my first AC flight and first time transiting in Canada.
The routing is LHR-YUL-LGA and I have an hour between arrival and departure at YUL.
When I booked I thought this would be okay but I now understand I need to clear US customs at YUL and that this can take an hour by itself.
Is trying to make this connection a lost cause or are there any ways around this?
Thanks for any help!
I've just booked a reward flight which will be my first AC flight and first time transiting in Canada.
The routing is LHR-YUL-LGA and I have an hour between arrival and departure at YUL.
When I booked I thought this would be okay but I now understand I need to clear US customs at YUL and that this can take an hour by itself.
Is trying to make this connection a lost cause or are there any ways around this?
Thanks for any help!
Nov 21, 2010, 4:04 pm
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
As long as the flight is on time, you should be OK.
Make sure you follow the signs for passengers connecting to the US. When you get to US Customs, do not get in the regular lineup - go to the right hand side where there is a separate entrance for passengers who are on connecting flights. You don't need to pick up your luggage in Montreal.
Make sure you follow the signs for passengers connecting to the US. When you get to US Customs, do not get in the regular lineup - go to the right hand side where there is a separate entrance for passengers who are on connecting flights. You don't need to pick up your luggage in Montreal.
Nov 22, 2010, 12:31 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Well within Jazz territory
Programs: AC E
Posts: 951
I'll be transiting YUL on my way BRU-YYC. Is there an opportunity for an MLL shower in YUL, or will the sterile routing to immigration/customs rule that out?
My understanding is that the MLL in the international (departures only?) section has showers; the domestic MLL does not. I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with YUL.
My understanding is that the MLL in the international (departures only?) section has showers; the domestic MLL does not. I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with YUL.