One Stop Security
Dec 1, 2017, 4:42 pm
#286
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
The bag should be checked through, but you will still need to reclear security.
Apr 16, 2018, 4:58 pm
#288
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Western Canada
Programs: Air Canada SE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 331
YYZ D gate connection purgatory?
Hey all,
came in from orlando headed to yeg- went through some new security system that bypassed the normal custom process.
now they directed us to an area waiting for a shuttle to d gate?
Been waiting 40 minutes
came in from orlando headed to yeg- went through some new security system that bypassed the normal custom process.
now they directed us to an area waiting for a shuttle to d gate?
Been waiting 40 minutes
Apr 16, 2018, 5:06 pm
#289
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,778
This is called One Stop Security (there are a couple of threads on it here) and can actually be quite nice. Shocking that you would wait 40 minutes for the shuttle. I waited about 2 on Friday. My sample size is small, but I don't think I've waited more than 10 for it to leave.
Apr 16, 2018, 5:32 pm
#290
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Western Canada
Programs: Air Canada SE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 331
Update- so after one hour wait I went back upstairs to see that they had closed the ropes to d gate connections- so there was 30 of us in this holding area.
no one knew when the bus would show up. A Airport person showed up and got on the radio talking about how we got left behind and was going to have to take us through the concourse.
finally a bus showed up few minutes after he was on the phone.
lots of missed connections from that...
no one knew when the bus would show up. A Airport person showed up and got on the radio talking about how we got left behind and was going to have to take us through the concourse.
finally a bus showed up few minutes after he was on the phone.
lots of missed connections from that...
Apr 16, 2018, 6:20 pm
#291
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Vancouver
Programs: Aeroplan, Mileage Plus, WestJet Gold, AMEX Plat
Posts: 2,026
Update- so after one hour wait I went back upstairs to see that they had closed the ropes to d gate connections- so there was 30 of us in this holding area.
no one knew when the bus would show up. A Airport person showed up and got on the radio talking about how we got left behind and was going to have to take us through the concourse.
finally a bus showed up few minutes after he was on the phone.
lots of missed connections from that...
no one knew when the bus would show up. A Airport person showed up and got on the radio talking about how we got left behind and was going to have to take us through the concourse.
finally a bus showed up few minutes after he was on the phone.
lots of missed connections from that...
Apr 29, 2018, 11:11 am
#292
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,778
1. Any updates on YVR? Got it on BPs for connecting through there tonight, but I assume based on posts above that it's unlikely to actually be available.
2. Has anyone else had issues getting OSS lately? I did a trip LGA-YYZ-YYC a few weeks ago where there was no OSS. The concierge at LGA said that initially the two flights weren't "linked", but even after she did that, no OSS. May have something to do with the fact it was an IRROPs re-booking. But a few days later, I was doing the same route (nothing funky this time) and OSS didn't appear on mobile BP. Fine when printed. Is that normal?
3. It seems that they've changed the route for the Cobus in YYZ so that it no longer goes all the way to the end of the pier and back. Saves a huge amount of time, makes OSS much more appealing. ^ for that!
2. Has anyone else had issues getting OSS lately? I did a trip LGA-YYZ-YYC a few weeks ago where there was no OSS. The concierge at LGA said that initially the two flights weren't "linked", but even after she did that, no OSS. May have something to do with the fact it was an IRROPs re-booking. But a few days later, I was doing the same route (nothing funky this time) and OSS didn't appear on mobile BP. Fine when printed. Is that normal?
3. It seems that they've changed the route for the Cobus in YYZ so that it no longer goes all the way to the end of the pier and back. Saves a huge amount of time, makes OSS much more appealing. ^ for that!
Apr 29, 2018, 11:14 am
#293
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
YVR did not have it as late as last Monday.
Apr 29, 2018, 11:25 am
#294
Join Date: May 2016
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan, NEXUS
Posts: 433
1. Any updates on YVR? Got it on BPs for connecting through there tonight, but I assume based on posts above that it's unlikely to actually be available.
2. Has anyone else had issues getting OSS lately? I did a trip LGA-YYZ-YYC a few weeks ago where there was no OSS. The concierge at LGA said that initially the two flights weren't "linked", but even after she did that, no OSS. May have something to do with the fact it was an IRROPs re-booking. But a few days later, I was doing the same route (nothing funky this time) and OSS didn't appear on mobile BP. Fine when printed. Is that normal?
3. It seems that they've changed the route for the Cobus in YYZ so that it no longer goes all the way to the end of the pier and back. Saves a huge amount of time, makes OSS much more appealing. ^ for that!
2. Has anyone else had issues getting OSS lately? I did a trip LGA-YYZ-YYC a few weeks ago where there was no OSS. The concierge at LGA said that initially the two flights weren't "linked", but even after she did that, no OSS. May have something to do with the fact it was an IRROPs re-booking. But a few days later, I was doing the same route (nothing funky this time) and OSS didn't appear on mobile BP. Fine when printed. Is that normal?
3. It seems that they've changed the route for the Cobus in YYZ so that it no longer goes all the way to the end of the pier and back. Saves a huge amount of time, makes OSS much more appealing. ^ for that!
Apr 29, 2018, 11:52 am
#295
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ZRH
Programs: AC SE 100K
Posts: 927
I just came in GVA-YUL-YVR. . . Coming down into immigration at YUL there was at least 2,000 people in a massive set of lines. So - for me - first time through in a while, it a pleasant surprise to see the separate area for connections. There was no wait and I was seen by the agent right away after using the machine. I was even more surprised to then be deposited right out into the gate area close the MLL. I immediately figure this was OSS being implemented. What is interesting is that you do mingle with non-OSS passengers.Overall – it was seriously great that from wheels touchdown until being in the lounge by gate 2, it was literally around 30 minutes. That is pretty good. Bags got transferred and all went well. This is a pretty good setup for sure – I would really recommend it.
Apr 29, 2018, 3:19 pm
#296
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YQB
Programs: AC MM E50, AF Flying Blue
Posts: 572
I just came in GVA-YUL-YVR. . . Coming down into immigration at YUL there was at least 2,000 people in a massive set of lines. So - for me - first time through in a while, it a pleasant surprise to see the separate area for connections. There was no wait and I was seen by the agent right away after using the machine. I was even more surprised to then be deposited right out into the gate area close the MLL. I immediately figure this was OSS being implemented. What is interesting is that you do mingle with non-OSS passengers.Overall – it was seriously great that from wheels touchdown until being in the lounge by gate 2, it was literally around 30 minutes. That is pretty good. Bags got transferred and all went well. This is a pretty good setup for sure – I would really recommend it.
Apr 29, 2018, 5:48 pm
#297
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,778
It takes the same route to start but instead of turning left to go all the way around the hammerhead and back, goes straight through the tunnel or whatever under the D pier and deposits you in the same place as before. Cuts out several minutes of useless driving.
Jun 15, 2018, 8:32 pm
#298
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 13
this OSS setup at YYZ doesn't make sense. you have people who cleared canada customs going to domestic gates, mixing with outbound international passengers who are considered to have left Canada.
Jun 15, 2018, 9:13 pm
#299
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: DUB/YHZ/PVD
Programs: AF Plat, SPG Titanium
Posts: 534
That's not really any different than any other airport in Canada with the traditional mixed domestic/international terminal.
Jun 16, 2018, 3:15 am
#300
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
Coming from MUC and transferring to YYC. I then turn left for OSS, and then use the machine to scan the passport and the way I go. Do not use Nexus if I have candies. Is my understanding correct?