Kapi1904

I am flying BRU-YUL-LGA next week. After studying flightaware data of these flights I found that it is not so unlikely, that I might miss my connection to LGA.
So my question is hypothetical.

As my travel plans changed I am thinking if I could use such a situation to my favour.

Actually I need to go to YYZ. Do you think they would allow to change the destination to YYZ. If not, would they allow to terminate the itineary in YUL or do I have to rebook and get on the next available flight to LGA?

It is return ticket and of course I do not want to loose my return flight.

knotseh

Is your entire trip booked on one PNR or did you do separate bookings?

Kapi1904

One PNR

canadiancow

I would suggest calling reservations if you misconnect, and tell them what you want. I find they're generally pretty willing to rebook things in IRROPS as long as you're making reasonable requests (i.e. don't ask to go to HKG instead).

knotseh

Since you're on one PNR then AC will accommodate you. YUL-LGA flights are like every hour to two hours during the day. There's a bunch.
You're correct in thinking YYZ is a better option to getting to LGA as they're almost hourly and there are more of them but I doubt they'll let you change it ahead of time unless they're aware of some major delay coming up.
If you do misconnect, AC will protect you on the next available flight. Cow is right, if you are delayed and do wish to transit through YYZ, they may fly you through YYZ then to LGA but my bet is that they will protect a seat for you on an upcoming flight and tell you to sit back and relax.
Also. Your flight lands around noon. You have a solid 7 hours or so of "extra time" until the last YUL-LGA flight of the day.

Kapi1904

It is not about connecting in YYZ. I would like to terminate my journey there. But I understand that it is not very likely to get rebooked to YYZ. But what about just staying in YUL if i miss the flight to LGA. Will they really force me to take the next flight?

knotseh

Oh sorry. Totally misread your original post while I was on the bus. They won't force you to take your LGA flight. But if you call ahead to change the destination, my guess is its a $200 fee plus any difference.

I guess you could hope for irrops and reservations allowing you to transit YYZ, or you just book another flight altogether.

I'd call reservations and ask so you at least have the facts. They won't do anything until you say yes.

cooleddie

Also depends if you have checked luggage. If you do you pretty much have no option.

knotseh

True. Didn't think of that. Could he not ask them to short check the bag to YUL or is that not allowed anymore with the new pre-clearance procedures?

Kapi1904

I will take carry-on bag only. The fare rules state it is a 200$ change fee. So if AC is not able to accommodate my request I'll just stick to my current plans.

Often1

Just to be clear, OP says he is on one PNR, but is it one ticket or two tickets? Tickets, not PNR's are what matter.

The Lev

Very unlikely that AC will allow you to change your destination from LGA to YYZ if there are still flights available that day to get you to LGA. If you arrive so late that you can't catch the connector until the next morning, I would think that you could tell them that you missed whatever you had to do in LGA and take me to YYZ instead.

knotseh

True - I asked the wrong question. Of course PNRs can be merged...etc.

Your best bet is to call, clarify and confirm what you're seeing.

Then just book a one-way from LGA to YYZ. They're generally pretty cheap and you'll get an extra AQS
If you end up sending time here let me know and we can try and hang out!

canadiancow

This, but I think reservations will be more willing/able to do this than any airport agent.

CrownRoyalForever

Wouldn't it be cheaper to book a separate YUL-YYZ and just 'misconnect' on flight to LGA.

Or even a one-way car rental can sometimes be reasonable on costcotravel.


Cheers