Question: US to International Connection at YYZ
Mar 15, 2016, 2:43 pm
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I'm flying LGA-YYZ-HKG next week. I think I understand the process from the links and responses provided above but just one question out of curiosity: as far as I can tell, I will not need to reclear security at YYZ -- is that right?
I'm just curious, how does AC keep US arrivals separate from other international arrivals (which I assume *would* need to reclear security before boarding a connecting flight?)? Presumably if US arrivals and other international arrivals co-mingle in the same arrivals area then everyone would need to be re-screened, right?
I'm just curious, how does AC keep US arrivals separate from other international arrivals (which I assume *would* need to reclear security before boarding a connecting flight?)? Presumably if US arrivals and other international arrivals co-mingle in the same arrivals area then everyone would need to be re-screened, right?
Mar 15, 2016, 4:18 pm
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I'm flying LGA-YYZ-HKG next week. I think I understand the process from the links and responses provided above but just one question out of curiosity: as far as I can tell, I will not need to reclear security at YYZ -- is that right?
I'm just curious, how does AC keep US arrivals separate from other international arrivals (which I assume *would* need to reclear security before boarding a connecting flight?)? Presumably if US arrivals and other international arrivals co-mingle in the same arrivals area then everyone would need to be re-screened, right?
I'm just curious, how does AC keep US arrivals separate from other international arrivals (which I assume *would* need to reclear security before boarding a connecting flight?)? Presumably if US arrivals and other international arrivals co-mingle in the same arrivals area then everyone would need to be re-screened, right?
Mar 16, 2016, 8:13 am
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While we're on the topic, do I get to use the high-speed moving walkway in the course of a US-to-international connection? I have long been curious about it.
Mar 16, 2016, 8:36 am
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The high speed walkway depends on what gate you arrive at (if your gate is in the middle of the pier, you cannot enter that walkway, though there are other regular moving walkways in segments), and whether it is down for maintenance or overnight repairs.
Mar 16, 2016, 1:25 pm
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The Transfer Desk is actually Canadian Border Authority, and you present a landing card and passport. Its somewhat informal. Make a wrong turn and your in the normal arrivals and greater security. So be sure you know what your doing. Its not a simple gate to gate transfer in either case. Thus my postings of AC's videos upthread.. Remeber, in either case you are actuually dealing with Goverment Officials and not airport personel. Safe Travels..
Sep 21, 2016, 1:44 pm
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2. Yes, regardless of choosing option a or b above.
Sep 21, 2016, 2:36 pm
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1. Yes. If you have your YYZ-EWR boarding card, then you have two options. a) You can choose to go through Canadian immigration and customs, then head back to the US departures area and go through US CBP, or b) Follow the signs for US connections and go directly to US CBP. If you don't have your boarding card, then your only option is "a" with a stop at check-in.
Sep 21, 2016, 4:48 pm
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However, at a transit desk you might then get asked 'where are you coming in from?' which could invite more questions as to why you are flying SFO-YYZ-EWR even though they are on separate tickets.
Jun 11, 2018, 4:37 pm
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I'm flying IAD-YYZ (UA ERJ) and YYZ-LHR (LH codeshare operated by AC) on separate tickets. I don't think I'll be able to check in online because I can't pull up the reservation on AC's Web site with either the AC or LH PNRs no matter what I try.
Is there an AC transfer desk before Canadian border security? Otherwise do I have to enter Canada and go to the landside AC check-in desk?
I have 2:05 to make the connection. Is there much danger of me missing the 60 minute check-in cutoff if I have to go to the regular check-in counters?
Is there an AC transfer desk before Canadian border security? Otherwise do I have to enter Canada and go to the landside AC check-in desk?
I have 2:05 to make the connection. Is there much danger of me missing the 60 minute check-in cutoff if I have to go to the regular check-in counters?
Jun 11, 2018, 5:00 pm
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That does not sound good. Any other place where you can see your ticket, as actually have been issued? Might be time for a couple of phone calls? I would make clear this is under control and the ticket actually exists. Getting to YYZ until you can check is not by any means a good idea.
Jun 11, 2018, 5:17 pm
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That does not sound good. Any other place where you can see your ticket, as actually have been issued? Might be time for a couple of phone calls? I would make clear this is under control and the ticket actually exists. Getting to YYZ until you can check is not by any means a good idea.
Now I can see the reservation online!