Disembarking from 789 in YYC
Oct 25, 2017, 3:01 pm
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Disembarking from 789 in YYC
I'll be arriving in YYC on Tuesday from LHR. The equipment is a 789 and I'm hoping that someone can tell me whether the exit is at the front end of the J cabin is utilized.
I have 75 minutes to transfer/connect to my SFO flight and am trying to determine whether I should sit closer to the front or back of the cabin in order to get off quicker. Appreciate any and all replies. Thanks in advance.
I have 75 minutes to transfer/connect to my SFO flight and am trying to determine whether I should sit closer to the front or back of the cabin in order to get off quicker. Appreciate any and all replies. Thanks in advance.
Oct 25, 2017, 3:20 pm
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Most likely you'll deplane via L2, but not impossible that it's L1. So row 8 is probably the quickest way out, but do row 4 or 5 if you want to hedge your bets.
Not sure that it makes much of a difference in the end though. The crew should hold back the PY/Y pax so you should be off relatively quickly one way or the other. Likely doesn't make the difference between you making the connection or not.
Not sure that it makes much of a difference in the end though. The crew should hold back the PY/Y pax so you should be off relatively quickly one way or the other. Likely doesn't make the difference between you making the connection or not.
Oct 25, 2017, 3:20 pm
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I'll be arriving in YYC on Tuesday from LHR. The equipment is a 789 and I'm hoping that someone can tell me whether the exit is at the front end of the J cabin is utilized.
I have 75 minutes to transfer/connect to my SFO flight and am trying to determine whether I should sit closer to the front or back of the cabin in order to get off quicker. Appreciate any and all replies. Thanks in advance.
I have 75 minutes to transfer/connect to my SFO flight and am trying to determine whether I should sit closer to the front or back of the cabin in order to get off quicker. Appreciate any and all replies. Thanks in advance.
Oct 25, 2017, 3:22 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 3:26 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 3:27 pm
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So, I'd say row 4 or 3.5 might be equidistant from L1 and L2.
Oct 25, 2017, 3:30 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 3:40 pm
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Ya, don't know why @Adam Smith started talking about row numbers. Normally he is more on top of stuff. 
Oct 25, 2017, 4:26 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 4:47 pm
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I have found transiting YYC remarkably quick, given the prior postings about it. That said, I am NEXUS and don't have to redo security. Back in the bad old days I recall standing w FAs in the NEXUS queue watching people act shocked as their belts and watches triggered the Metal Detector - hashtag the good old days 
Oct 25, 2017, 5:54 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 10:07 pm
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LHR is almost always gated at either 76 or 78, and I would go so far as to factually argue that this has happened at least 95% of the time since the new terminal opened. So very very very good odds that you will get one of these gates, in which case, you are bridged at the L2 door.
I would also gamble heavily that your AC YYC-SFO operated by QK flight will be delayed. That flight to SFO is delayed almost everyday!
I have never been to LAS... perhaps I should go there and do some wagering. Seems the Lotto Max might not be the best way for me to gamble, haha.
I would also gamble heavily that your AC YYC-SFO operated by QK flight will be delayed. That flight to SFO is delayed almost everyday!
I have never been to LAS... perhaps I should go there and do some wagering. Seems the Lotto Max might not be the best way for me to gamble, haha.
Oct 26, 2017, 3:45 am
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LHR is almost always gated at either 76 or 78, and I would go so far as to factually argue that this has happened at least 95% of the time since the new terminal opened. So very very very good odds that you will get one of these gates, in which case, you are bridged at the L2 door.
Oct 26, 2017, 10:28 am
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Thanks, YYC009. I knew someone would have some relevant personal experience.
(As for LAS, others might beg to differ, but I find it to be over the top, crass and emblematic of many of our worst qualities.
(As for LAS, others might beg to differ, but I find it to be over the top, crass and emblematic of many of our worst qualities.