AC YYC - Global Entry
Sep 13, 2017, 2:21 pm
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AC YYC - Global Entry
We will be flying AC YYC-PDX which departs from the E gates. We have Global Entry and I have read (CATSA website) that we will be considered "Trusted Travelers" and can have simpler security screening (much like TSA Pre-Check) - shoes belt and light jackets on, etc. The website says the Trusted Traveler screening locations at YYC are at Checkpoint "Gate A" and Checkpoint "Gate C". What do they mean by gate A and C ? Is there a Trusted Traveler checkpoint that would allow us to get to the E gates? I wouldn't be concerned with any of this except that I have a handicap which makes it difficult and slow for me to take off and put on my shoes, so if I can avoid it I'd like to.
Sep 13, 2017, 3:11 pm
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We will be flying AC YYC-PDX which departs from the E gates. We have Global Entry and I have read (CATSA website) that we will be considered "Trusted Travelers" and can have simpler security screening (much like TSA Pre-Check) - shoes belt and light jackets on, etc. The website says the Trusted Traveler screening locations at YYC are at Checkpoint "Gate A" and Checkpoint "Gate C". What do they mean by gate A and C ? Is there a Trusted Traveler checkpoint that would allow us to get to the E gates? I wouldn't be concerned with any of this except that I have a handicap which makes it difficult and slow for me to take off and put on my shoes, so if I can avoid it I'd like to.
Sep 13, 2017, 3:45 pm
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http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
Sep 13, 2017, 4:27 pm
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Very strange. Here's a link to the CATSA webpage that says NEXUS and Global Entry members are eligible for simplified screening.
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
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Sep 13, 2017, 4:33 pm
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Sep 13, 2017, 4:38 pm
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Very strange. Here's a link to the CATSA webpage that says NEXUS and Global Entry members are eligible for simplified screening.
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
Sep 13, 2017, 4:40 pm
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Very strange. Here's a link to the CATSA webpage that says NEXUS and Global Entry members are eligible for simplified screening.
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11
So, if I wanted to try it, what do they mean by Gate A and Gate C ? Where are those in relation to U.S. Customs which we must clear? And will we then be able to get to the E gates?
2) A&C does offer dedicated line-up (like TSA precheck) for domestic travel.
3) Go to E gate. As Rehoult says, you get the jump to the front of the security queue with Global Entry, but are doing the same security check as everyone else. Then at border control / immigration, you will have a separate line to use the Global Entry machines, and a separate immigration officer to speed through.
4) Usually during peak hours, the Global Entry front-of-line security lane is open.
Sep 13, 2017, 4:47 pm
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1) Don't go to A, B, or C gates - those are for domestic, they are a long walk from the E gates to the US.
2) A&C does offer dedicated line-up (like TSA precheck) for domestic travel.
3) Go to E gate. As Rehoult says, you get the jump to the front of the security queue with Global Entry, but are doing the same security check as everyone else. Then at border control / immigration, you will have a separate line to use the Global Entry machines, and a separate immigration officer to speed through.
4) Usually during peak hours, the Global Entry front-of-line security lane is open.
2) A&C does offer dedicated line-up (like TSA precheck) for domestic travel.
3) Go to E gate. As Rehoult says, you get the jump to the front of the security queue with Global Entry, but are doing the same security check as everyone else. Then at border control / immigration, you will have a separate line to use the Global Entry machines, and a separate immigration officer to speed through.
4) Usually during peak hours, the Global Entry front-of-line security lane is open.
Sep 13, 2017, 6:11 pm
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Moderately. It will have a GE logo along with NEXUS. Often they're also sending crew and other priority pax (J/status) to the same priority line, but sometimes they're separate. Either way, it will be to the left of the regular lane.