YYZ-LHR options
Oct 29, 2017, 4:09 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YOW
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Other than being an hour late leaving YYZ, Today's 868 was excellent. U/G cleared, service was spot-on, and they had buttonholes and KitKats!
The cherry on the Sundae was that I was third off the a/c, breezed through the eGates thanks to Registered Traveller and when I got the luggage carousel my priority tagged bag was lined up on the floor waiting for me. Yes it is a bit of a hike to get there, but does that ever happen at YYZ?
Looking forward to a proper sleep tonight and minimal jetlag tomorrow.
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13F
The cherry on the Sundae was that I was third off the a/c, breezed through the eGates thanks to Registered Traveller and when I got the luggage carousel my priority tagged bag was lined up on the floor waiting for me. Yes it is a bit of a hike to get there, but does that ever happen at YYZ?
Looking forward to a proper sleep tonight and minimal jetlag tomorrow.
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13F
Oct 30, 2017, 7:20 pm
#33
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Total waste. Like super duper trooper waste.
Oct 30, 2017, 8:00 pm
#34
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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The eGates are well worth the money or keeping a second passport 
My record at LHR remains wheels down to (priority) baggage (coming out as I approached) in 20 mins.
That said I do wish they'd open up all the gates when it's busy ... Reminds me of grocery shopping when there are 50 people waiting and 5/15 gates open filled with people who clearly FOTSG (at most).
My record at LHR remains wheels down to (priority) baggage (coming out as I approached) in 20 mins.That said I do wish they'd open up all the gates when it's busy ... Reminds me of grocery shopping when there are 50 people waiting and 5/15 gates open filled with people who clearly FOTSG (at most).
Oct 31, 2017, 1:20 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: LHR
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The Registered Traveller card has been a godsend for me and even more so since I replaced my conventional passport with an e-one. For anybody travelling often to these shores, I would strongly recommend applying for it.
Oct 31, 2017, 4:10 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Oct 31, 2017, 4:47 pm
#38
Join Date: May 2005
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Oct 31, 2017, 8:27 pm
#39
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Nov 1, 2017, 2:46 am
#40
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I'm intrigued at adding wait times for immigration at LHR into the mix - thanks for that insight.
So it sounds like the morning flight means potential long lines at Heathrow in the evening.
Can anyone offer insights as to how long it takes to clear immigration when arriving first thing in the morning or midday?
(That frequent traveller option would be nice, but I'm afraid I don't qualify.)
So it sounds like the morning flight means potential long lines at Heathrow in the evening.
Can anyone offer insights as to how long it takes to clear immigration when arriving first thing in the morning or midday?
(That frequent traveller option would be nice, but I'm afraid I don't qualify.)
Nov 1, 2017, 12:29 pm
#41
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Nov 1, 2017, 1:53 pm
#42
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PDQ.
I registered online, got my conditional approval, and on my next LHR trip, got my card... all within three weeks' time.
I don't give a crap what people say about this card, but it is darn well worth it. Maybe because I travelled to LHR more than most who don't live there. Also, having been grilled to the nth degree by one over zealous agent (and trying to avoid her on subsequent visits), getting this card helped avoid being asked stupid questions.
I registered online, got my conditional approval, and on my next LHR trip, got my card... all within three weeks' time.
I don't give a crap what people say about this card, but it is darn well worth it. Maybe because I travelled to LHR more than most who don't live there. Also, having been grilled to the nth degree by one over zealous agent (and trying to avoid her on subsequent visits), getting this card helped avoid being asked stupid questions.
Nov 1, 2017, 3:01 pm
#43
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NEXUS required taking time and energy to go to the interview, and would probably not be worth it if I only had one trip every 5 years.
With the number of times I've cleared in the UK in the past 5 years, it absolutely would not be worth it for me.
If it were priced like NEXUS, and could be done entirely online with the card mailed to me, I'd do it.
But it's not worth it for everyone.
Nov 1, 2017, 4:11 pm
#44
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
That's my point.
With the number of times I've cleared in the UK in the past 5 years, it absolutely would not be worth it for me.
If it were priced like NEXUS, and could be done entirely online with the card mailed to me, I'd do it.
But it's not worth it for everyone.
With the number of times I've cleared in the UK in the past 5 years, it absolutely would not be worth it for me.
If it were priced like NEXUS, and could be done entirely online with the card mailed to me, I'd do it.
But it's not worth it for everyone.
Nov 1, 2017, 5:50 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2015
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For the UK Registered Traveller program, everything is done online.
I was approved 6 days after I applied. You get a letter that you have to bring with you on your next trip to the UK, show it to an immigration agent and they give you the card on the spot.
I believe to be eligible to apply, you need to have travelled 4 times to the UK over a 24-month period.
Renewable yearly for £50 (also done online).
Totally worth it IMO.
I was approved 6 days after I applied. You get a letter that you have to bring with you on your next trip to the UK, show it to an immigration agent and they give you the card on the spot.
I believe to be eligible to apply, you need to have travelled 4 times to the UK over a 24-month period.
Renewable yearly for £50 (also done online).
Totally worth it IMO.
Last edited by DNAwizard; Nov 2, 2017 at 6:51 am Reason: Corrected the eligibilty criteria (24 months, not 48).