BRU - YYZ flight query
Nov 19, 2011, 5:35 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 107
BRU - YYZ flight query
Hi,
I have flight books from Brussels to Toronto next September. I didn't realize the flight operates via Ottawa. When arriving in Ottawa are you required to de-plane and clear customs/immigration? Also, does the flight from Ottawa to Toronto continue on the B767?
Many thanks!
awn
I have flight books from Brussels to Toronto next September. I didn't realize the flight operates via Ottawa. When arriving in Ottawa are you required to de-plane and clear customs/immigration? Also, does the flight from Ottawa to Toronto continue on the B767?
Many thanks!
awn
Nov 19, 2011, 5:51 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SFO
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AC833 operates via Montreal, not Ottawa. You will need to get off, clear customs/immigration, claim and recheck your luggage, and then go through security. 99% of the time you will be on the same plane departing from the same gate.
Nov 19, 2011, 7:32 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Glen Abbey
Posts: 639
Yes, the BRU plane stops in YUL, and you'll have to clear customs. Two things that we learned:
- any Duty-free items you bought over the Atlantic will now have to go into your checked luggage to clear security (so carry bubble-bags); and
- there will be a remarkable service change from TATL to Rapidair attitude, with the same folks you appreciated so much on the first leg.
BTW in my last trip they actually moved the plane to a different gate - so check the screens.
- any Duty-free items you bought over the Atlantic will now have to go into your checked luggage to clear security (so carry bubble-bags); and
- there will be a remarkable service change from TATL to Rapidair attitude, with the same folks you appreciated so much on the first leg.
BTW in my last trip they actually moved the plane to a different gate - so check the screens.
Nov 20, 2011, 2:46 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YEG
Programs: AC
Posts: 820
Have done this route a couple of time sin both directions. It is actually really good.
Have had no complaints. It was even better during the summer when they were operating a 333 on the route. I believe they are back down to 4 days per week with a 767 now.
You will enjoy it. Remember though that on the YUL - YYZ route, if you want a beer or something in Y, just show them your boarding pass. You are still entitled to alcohol at no charge on that portion of the trip, as you are on an international flight still.
Have had no complaints. It was even better during the summer when they were operating a 333 on the route. I believe they are back down to 4 days per week with a 767 now.
You will enjoy it. Remember though that on the YUL - YYZ route, if you want a beer or something in Y, just show them your boarding pass. You are still entitled to alcohol at no charge on that portion of the trip, as you are on an international flight still.
Nov 20, 2011, 2:15 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Yes, its a 767 now. I'm waiting nervously in the lounge to board this very flight now...when I booked, the AC was listed as an XM model, so I paid for J class. Today, seatguru reports it is one of the old clunkers.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Nov 20, 2011, 2:50 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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Yes, its a 767 now. I'm waiting nervously in the lounge to board this very flight now...when I booked, the AC was listed as an XM model, so I paid for J class. Today, seatguru reports it is one of the old clunkers.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Nov 20, 2011, 2:50 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YEG
Programs: AC
Posts: 820
Yes, its a 767 now. I'm waiting nervously in the lounge to board this very flight now...when I booked, the AC was listed as an XM model, so I paid for J class. Today, seatguru reports it is one of the old clunkers.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Nov 20, 2011, 4:00 pm
#9
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Yes, its a 767 now. I'm waiting nervously in the lounge to board this very flight now...when I booked, the AC was listed as an XM model, so I paid for J class. Today, seatguru reports it is one of the old clunkers.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
Ain't gonna be impressed if I paid $5k for Comfort Plus. My BP says 6A, so that suggests its an XM model, so hopefully it works out.
AFAIK Seatguru just shows both types. Does not tell you which is on your route today?
Nov 20, 2011, 4:32 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AC*E50k, AvisFirst, HHonors Diamond
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You select the specific departure/arrival time and seatguru gives you the specific seatplan. In this case, it did not present the XM plan as an option.
But...it's a moot point. I'm presently in the YUL MLL doing the waiting for the next segment and it was in fact an XM
But...it's a moot point. I'm presently in the YUL MLL doing the waiting for the next segment and it was in fact an XM
Nov 20, 2011, 5:01 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto - YYZ
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Seat Guru is not completely up to date.
767-300ER (763) is representative of the last remaining Amigo fin 687 -
24J/223Y. Surprised that a thread wasn't dedicated to it, but we've said adios to fins 689/690. They have been replaced by the two former HA fins 691/692 which are actually very decent aircraft - flew on 691 regularly through the Summer.
AC's website displays the seat chart for the 3 remaining non-XM'd aircraft. Lets get the terminology straight. There 3 Amigo's are no longer. There is 1 Amigo and a Pair of Pineapples
763 Layout 4 (Original Cabin Interior) is Fin 687 24J/223Y
763 Layout 5 (Original Cabin Interior) are fins 691/692 18J/242Y
**Layout 4 is the Winter Configuration
767-300ER (763) is representative of the last remaining Amigo fin 687 -
24J/223Y. Surprised that a thread wasn't dedicated to it, but we've said adios to fins 689/690. They have been replaced by the two former HA fins 691/692 which are actually very decent aircraft - flew on 691 regularly through the Summer.
AC's website displays the seat chart for the 3 remaining non-XM'd aircraft. Lets get the terminology straight. There 3 Amigo's are no longer. There is 1 Amigo and a Pair of Pineapples
763 Layout 4 (Original Cabin Interior) is Fin 687 24J/223Y
763 Layout 5 (Original Cabin Interior) are fins 691/692 18J/242Y
**Layout 4 is the Winter Configuration
Last edited by ACYYZ/SD; Nov 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm