Same-day turn possible in BDA AC942-943?
Nov 26, 2012, 7:54 am
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Same-day turn possible in BDA AC942-943?
Would anyone have experience in doing a same-day turn on YYZ-BDA-YYZ. AC942 arrives at 11:55 and 943 departs 12:55. This seems like plenty of time, and I beleive the same aircraft so there appears not be an issue with missing the flight.
However, can one stay at the gate or must one clear customs and immigration? In case immigration must be cleared, is one hour enough to go through this and security and be back at the gate in time for boarding? Of course, I'd already be checked in with BP.
And thoughts appreciated.
TIA,
Whitey in YUL
However, can one stay at the gate or must one clear customs and immigration? In case immigration must be cleared, is one hour enough to go through this and security and be back at the gate in time for boarding? Of course, I'd already be checked in with BP.
And thoughts appreciated.
TIA,
Whitey in YUL
Nov 26, 2012, 8:22 am
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I´m almost 100% sure you have to clear immigration/customs and then clear security again.
In theory one hour should be plenty, however customs/immigration can take a while and there are only 1-2 security screeners on duty at a time. Boarding starts at least 30min before departure IME, so I´d say it´s doable IF you push your way to the front of the various queues / make sure you´re one of the first pax off the plane.
In theory one hour should be plenty, however customs/immigration can take a while and there are only 1-2 security screeners on duty at a time. Boarding starts at least 30min before departure IME, so I´d say it´s doable IF you push your way to the front of the various queues / make sure you´re one of the first pax off the plane.
Nov 26, 2012, 8:41 am
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I just came back from there yesterday, having gone down on Saturday (mileage run). I thought about doing the down-and-back, but I'd never seen the place so I stayed the night. Get a seat near the front of the plane if possible, and customs & immigration clearance (you have to go through it) should be quick. Security is equally quick, and you shouldn't have a problem getting back on the plane. The only sticking point is that you can't print out your boarding pass ahead of time - you will have to go to the AC check-in counter and get it. You can, of course, check in ahead of time. Hope this helps.
Nov 26, 2012, 10:11 am
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Thanks for the quick replies.
Then clearing customs is something that I would need to factor in. I'd check in beforehand of course, but it's unfortunate that you can't print the BP ahead of time. OLCI is available out of BDA, but does that mean you cannot print the BP, except at the airport kiosk?
Cheers,
W.
Then clearing customs is something that I would need to factor in. I'd check in beforehand of course, but it's unfortunate that you can't print the BP ahead of time. OLCI is available out of BDA, but does that mean you cannot print the BP, except at the airport kiosk?
Cheers,
W.
Nov 26, 2012, 12:49 pm
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Yup, that's exactly what it means. Mind you, I was on a full flight, showed up an hour and 15 minutes before departure, and there was no lineup at the check-in counter at all. The plane boarded a little late, and boarding takes a while for some reason. All in all, you should have time to do what you gotta do.
Nov 26, 2012, 2:11 pm
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BDA Mileage Run
I looked at doing this mileage run from YUL, and no, you can't do same day as they claim it's an illegal connection - and this despite the fact it is exactly the same plane going back! Booked YUL-YYZ-LIM instead - good miles, no minimum requirements, and with the 50% bonus, it got even better!
Nov 26, 2012, 2:50 pm
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Yesterday AC942/943 was a 50 minute turn. Arrived 10 late departed on time "despite the fact it is exactly the same plane going back!".
Nov 26, 2012, 3:03 pm
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I looked at doing this mileage run from YUL, and no, you can't do same day as they claim it's an illegal connection - and this despite the fact it is exactly the same plane going back! Booked YUL-YYZ-LIM instead - good miles, no minimum requirements, and with the 50% bonus, it got even better!
Lies; 2 tickets :P
However that does run its own risk; if the flight is severly delayed or outright canceled, and they deploy another plane, or another plane operating another flight is around, you would miss your return.
Nov 26, 2012, 4:57 pm
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You would probably be able to do this 9 times out of 10 but what if this is that tenth time. If the inbound is late then they will turn the plane around as fast as possible in order to get it back in the air. The 1 hour turn is the maximum time that the plane will stay on the ground (barring extenuating circumstances).
You could also burn some e-upgrades on the way down so that you can get all the way to the front of the plane.
Nov 26, 2012, 9:36 pm
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Luckily there isn't anything around BDA so a plane won't just show up. This topic has come up before but I am unsure if the OP in that case ever flew this itin.
You would probably be able to do this 9 times out of 10 but what if this is that tenth time. If the inbound is late then they will turn the plane around as fast as possible in order to get it back in the air. The 1 hour turn is the maximum time that the plane will stay on the ground (barring extenuating circumstances).
You could also burn some e-upgrades on the way down so that you can get all the way to the front of the plane.
You would probably be able to do this 9 times out of 10 but what if this is that tenth time. If the inbound is late then they will turn the plane around as fast as possible in order to get it back in the air. The 1 hour turn is the maximum time that the plane will stay on the ground (barring extenuating circumstances).
You could also burn some e-upgrades on the way down so that you can get all the way to the front of the plane.
(and have 8 attempts to spare!). Well, maybe do it a second time 
And I'd try an upgrade the flight.
The biggie is if the aircraft goes mechanical/snowed in/plague of locust, 942 gets scrubbed along with the return 943.At least it should be easier to get back home then.