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Mar 30, 2019, 6:20 pm
#376
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Going to have my first YVR ITD OSS in about 15 hours. Sounds like an underwhelming process? Scrolling quickly through this thread, looks like you still use the regular NEXUS machines? Anyone have any experiences with being over their duty-free limits and doing OSS at YVR? For the second time this month, I'm with someone who has more wine than is permitted, although only 5 bottles over instead of 15 this time 
Last edited by Adam Smith; Mar 31, 2019 at 8:35 am
Mar 30, 2019, 6:46 pm
#377
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I would never say never, but extremely unlikely. The need for the security check is driven by the US so up to them to change. Canadian airports would be more than happy to accommodate.
AC MLL agent told me on the 26th that all the construction is work a walkway to replace the bus, and expected to be open in the summer. So we'll see.
AC MLL agent told me on the 26th that all the construction is work a walkway to replace the bus, and expected to be open in the summer. So we'll see.
Mar 31, 2019, 5:57 pm
#378
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Going to have my first YVR ITD OSS in about 15 hours. Sounds like an underwhelming process? Scrolling quickly through this thread, looks like you still use the regular NEXUS machines? Anyone have any experiences with being over their duty-free limits and doing OSS at YVR? For the second time this month, I'm with someone who has more wine than is permitted, although only 5 bottles over instead of 15 this time
down the stairs and through to the Nexus kiosks. Edit: The Nexus kiosk have been moved from the far left (looking straight from the stairs) to the right, to be closer to the OSS customs booths
Then you double back to a small bank of customs officers, go to the bus, they scan your BP
They seem to go every 5-10 minutes depending on how busy they are. After a 5 minute ride, you end up at an empty gate a stones throw from the MLL
Compared to the old way....this is (in context) haven on earth
Mar 31, 2019, 5:59 pm
#379
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Going to have my first YVR ITD OSS in about 15 hours. Sounds like an underwhelming process? Scrolling quickly through this thread, looks like you still use the regular NEXUS machines? Anyone have any experiences with being over their duty-free limits and doing OSS at YVR? For the second time this month, I'm with someone who has more wine than is permitted, although only 5 bottles over instead of 15 this time
OSS YVR is a bit of a dance...but it works
down the stairs and through to the Nexus kiosks. Edit: The Nexus kiosk have been moved from the far left (looking straight from the stairs) to the right, to be closer to the OSS customs booths
Then you double back to a small bank of customs officers, go to the bus, they scan your BP
They seem to go every 5-10 minutes depending on how busy they are. After a 5 minute ride, you end up at an empty gate a stones throw from the MLL
Compared to the old way....this is (in context) haven on earth
down the stairs and through to the Nexus kiosks. Edit: The Nexus kiosk have been moved from the far left (looking straight from the stairs) to the right, to be closer to the OSS customs booths
Then you double back to a small bank of customs officers, go to the bus, they scan your BP
They seem to go every 5-10 minutes depending on how busy they are. After a 5 minute ride, you end up at an empty gate a stones throw from the MLL
Compared to the old way....this is (in context) haven on earth
Mar 31, 2019, 6:04 pm
#380
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A slightly unrelated topic but did anyone read the article that NRT is starting OSS from some US bound flights
This would be great to see start to happen in Asia.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/narita...reening-trial/
This would be great to see start to happen in Asia.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/narita...reening-trial/
Mar 31, 2019, 6:08 pm
#381
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A slightly unrelated topic but did anyone read the article that NRT is starting OSS from some US bound flights
This would be great to see start to happen in Asia.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/narita...reening-trial/
This would be great to see start to happen in Asia.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/narita...reening-trial/
Mar 31, 2019, 6:18 pm
#382
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While this is a only a pilot...it would still be great to see. Even as efficient as HKG is, given the common delays AC has, those 10 minutes can be very useful.
Hell, even SYD on an intl-intl connection would be fantastic to skip security there.
Mar 31, 2019, 6:25 pm
#383
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I would say, generally speaking anywhere you can avoid security after a long flight is a good thing.
While this is a only a pilot...it would still be great to see. Even as efficient as HKG is, given the common delays AC has, those 10 minutes can be very useful.
Hell, even SYD on an intl-intl connection would be fantastic to skip security there.
While this is a only a pilot...it would still be great to see. Even as efficient as HKG is, given the common delays AC has, those 10 minutes can be very useful.
Hell, even SYD on an intl-intl connection would be fantastic to skip security there.
Mar 31, 2019, 6:43 pm
#384
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Mar 31, 2019, 10:08 pm
#385
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Can anybody provide a very specific set of directions for OSS in YUL? Having transited many times I still have no idea where it is and if I can still use Nexus, I have always just recleared domestic security. And as I don’t speak French not a single customs agent or security person claims to know what the heck I am talking about when I have asked.
Apr 1, 2019, 4:03 am
#386
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Can anybody provide a very specific set of directions for OSS in YUL? Having transited many times I still have no idea where it is and if I can still use Nexus, I have always just recleared domestic security. And as I don’t speak French not a single customs agent or security person claims to know what the heck I am talking about when I have asked.
The only thing I am not sure is if anything has changed since the airport has re-segregated International and Donestic gates. Last time I was there I did see some construction so they might have built a hallway for OSS passengers to go directly to Domestic instead of international.
I am connecting in YUL from the US on Wednesday and can report back.
No need to speak French by the way. Airport staff and customs officers will be fully bilingual. French is my first language but I sometimes end up interacting with them in English for several reasons.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:42 am
#387
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Can anybody provide a very specific set of directions for OSS in YUL? Having transited many times I still have no idea where it is and if I can still use Nexus, I have always just recleared domestic security. And as I don’t speak French not a single customs agent or security person claims to know what the heck I am talking about when I have asked.
Apr 1, 2019, 9:09 am
#388
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Very easy and simple. You go down the escalators in the customs hall and follow directions for connections. There will be airport staff directing traffic, but you basically have to do a U-turn after going down the escalators. That will bring you a small customs hall for connections. There are Nexus machines available. After using the kiosk, you hand out your receipt and there will be a quick BP check and you end up in the international wing of the terminal.
The only thing I am not sure is if anything has changed since the airport has re-segregated International and Donestic gates. Last time I was there I did see some construction so they might have built a hallway for OSS passengers to go directly to Domestic instead of international.
Apr 1, 2019, 9:37 am
#389
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I've also as recently as last month done US-YUL-YHZ, and the process is as explained. Tight U-turn at the bottom of the stairs in the huge customs hall.
When I was there International / Domestic was still one space.
Apparently it is April 3 that this will change ( see: https://milesopedia.com/actualites/a...internationale )
Unclear what the effect on OSS will be.
When I was there International / Domestic was still one space.
Apparently it is April 3 that this will change ( see: https://milesopedia.com/actualites/a...internationale )
Unclear what the effect on OSS will be.
Apr 1, 2019, 9:44 am
#390
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I've also as recently as last month done US-YUL-YHZ, and the process is as explained. Tight U-turn at the bottom of the stairs in the huge customs hall.
When I was there International / Domestic was still one space.
Apparently it is April 3 that this will change ( see: https://milesopedia.com/actualites/a...internationale )
Unclear what the effect on OSS will be.
When I was there International / Domestic was still one space.
Apparently it is April 3 that this will change ( see: https://milesopedia.com/actualites/a...internationale )
Unclear what the effect on OSS will be.