Why does YYT not have priority security for S100K and Elite members?
Jun 6, 2016, 9:20 am
#16
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Why is it "such a pain in the ..." Takes very little time and saves a ton of time. What, 15 min online. Two very quick interviews with US/Cdn customs. I think the total time Nexus took me was 1 hour including driving time.
Jun 6, 2016, 9:22 am
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I was there a few days ago, and there were literally 100+ people in the line. I asked the agent if they had priority security line for Super Elite, and she literally said "What's Super Elite?" I just gave up and joined the masses.
YYT has a MLL, concierges, priority checkin, and priority boarding. However, I am wondering why they don't have priority security for those passengers that have AC status?
YYT has a MLL, concierges, priority checkin, and priority boarding. However, I am wondering why they don't have priority security for those passengers that have AC status?
Jun 6, 2016, 11:47 am
#18
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Slightly more complicated if you live in YYT. You either have to schedule an appointment during planned travel to the US - not always easy to do - or make a specific trip to do it. You can't have that interview in YYT AFAIK.
Jun 6, 2016, 2:17 pm
#19
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My wife took a morning trip to YHZ on a Friday to complete her NEXUS interview.
For $50 each plus the cost of her flights, it has been well worth it.
Jun 6, 2016, 2:22 pm
#20
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While I am eligible for NEXUS, I don't really see the economic benefit of it. I would spend $50 to apply, plus at least another 2-3 hours to apply and appear for interview. The 2-3 hours I would spend is more than the amount of time I would spend in line when entering Canada, or the U.S. I have never spent more than 2-3 minutes in Cdn immigration.
NEXUS is applicable for customs and immigration (has nothing to do with domestic flights). I don't see the reason YYT would allow NEXUS members to bypass security for a domestic flight.
NEXUS is applicable for customs and immigration (has nothing to do with domestic flights). I don't see the reason YYT would allow NEXUS members to bypass security for a domestic flight.
Jun 6, 2016, 2:37 pm
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While I am eligible for NEXUS, I don't really see the economic benefit of it. I would spend $50 to apply, plus at least another 2-3 hours to apply and appear for interview. The 2-3 hours I would spend is more than the amount of time I would spend in line when entering Canada, or the U.S. I have never spent more than 2-3 minutes in Cdn immigration.
It's the same going to the US. I find the pre-clearance hall in YYC is either empty or a total zoo. YYZ rarely seems to be as bad as YYC at its worst but also never seems empty, at least when I go through. I've also skipped some very nasty lines at IAH, MIA and JFK when coming back from LatAm thanks to GE.
So I find it saves me a lot of time at customs.
NEXUS is applicable for customs and immigration (has nothing to do with domestic flights). I don't see the reason YYT would allow NEXUS members to bypass security for a domestic flight.
Jun 6, 2016, 3:03 pm
#22
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I love YYZ customs. I go through the visitors to Canada and normally have my choice of agents waiting. Back in Jan I had to wait several minutes for my colleague (on a CAD Passport) to get through after me 
That said, once eligible I'll get it just because of clearing security as I'll likely make E35k once a decade
That said, once eligible I'll get it just because of clearing security as I'll likely make E35k once a decade
Jun 6, 2016, 9:16 pm
#23
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I go to YYT 2-3 times a year, have Nexus and it is great, line ups in early AM are stupid long there.
Those that don't have Nexus tough, my finger prints and eye balls are on record, I should be able to clear a security line ahead of the masses. SE special line is bs as far as security anyway what does that have to do with it.
Those that don't have Nexus tough, my finger prints and eye balls are on record, I should be able to clear a security line ahead of the masses. SE special line is bs as far as security anyway what does that have to do with it.
Jun 6, 2016, 9:32 pm
#24
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As I said earlier in the thread, I would not be granted Nexus status. It just won't happen. Unfortunately.
Jun 9, 2016, 8:55 pm
#25
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While I am eligible for NEXUS, I don't really see the economic benefit of it. I would spend $50 to apply, plus at least another 2-3 hours to apply and appear for interview. The 2-3 hours I would spend is more than the amount of time I would spend in line when entering Canada, or the U.S. I have never spent more than 2-3 minutes in Cdn immigration.
NEXUS is applicable for customs and immigration (has nothing to do with domestic flights). I don't see the reason YYT would allow NEXUS members to bypass security for a domestic flight.
NEXUS is applicable for customs and immigration (has nothing to do with domestic flights). I don't see the reason YYT would allow NEXUS members to bypass security for a domestic flight.
Definitely it would take longer in international flights to re-coop the benefit as I only go south every couple of months. With that though NEXUS has more then paid for itself with the domestic security time savings.
Jun 9, 2016, 10:03 pm
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I spent about 3 hours traveling to my interview, 30 minutes in it, and 1 hour updating stuff since then.
My last HKG-LAX, it saved me 2 hours entering the US.
I've probably made up the 4.5 hours in 2016 alone, and I've had it since 2012.
I suppose if you primarily fly domestic, the savings aren't as great (but still reasonable).
Although even domestic, forget "saving time".
You're running late, you use the NEXUS security line, and you make your flight 30 seconds before the door closes.
Without NEXUS, you would have missed your flight.
How much is that worth?
My last HKG-LAX, it saved me 2 hours entering the US.
I've probably made up the 4.5 hours in 2016 alone, and I've had it since 2012.
I suppose if you primarily fly domestic, the savings aren't as great (but still reasonable).
Although even domestic, forget "saving time".
You're running late, you use the NEXUS security line, and you make your flight 30 seconds before the door closes.
Without NEXUS, you would have missed your flight.
How much is that worth?
Jun 10, 2016, 12:21 am
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I spent about 3 hours traveling to my interview, 30 minutes in it, and 1 hour updating stuff since then.
My last HKG-LAX, it saved me 2 hours entering the US.
I've probably made up the 4.5 hours in 2016 alone, and I've had it since 2012.
I suppose if you primarily fly domestic, the savings aren't as great (but still reasonable).
Although even domestic, forget "saving time".
You're running late, you use the NEXUS security line, and you make your flight 30 seconds before the door closes.
Without NEXUS, you would have missed your flight.
How much is that worth?
My last HKG-LAX, it saved me 2 hours entering the US.
I've probably made up the 4.5 hours in 2016 alone, and I've had it since 2012.
I suppose if you primarily fly domestic, the savings aren't as great (but still reasonable).
Although even domestic, forget "saving time".
You're running late, you use the NEXUS security line, and you make your flight 30 seconds before the door closes.
Without NEXUS, you would have missed your flight.
How much is that worth?
Jan 1, 2024, 7:48 am
#28
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I don't know if this is a Christmas gift or New Year's gift, but I departed YYT this morning and there IS now a priority security lane. Last flew out of YYT on December 10 and it wasn't there then.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Jan 1, 2024, 12:30 pm
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Moderator note: in the years since this thread was first created, discussion about airport security and other general issues has been shifted to the Canada forum, so I'll close this thread and ask that members head there for any further discussion of YYT security issues.