Flying to US but getting off at Canada
Jun 25, 2020, 11:57 am
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Flying to US but getting off at Canada
Hello there, I am based in YUL and interested to go to YVR. I realise the pricing from YUL to YVR is around 500 CAD.
However, if I book the following segments: I was able to reduce 200-300 CAD.
YUL-YVR-SEA
YVR-YUL-IAD
If I dropped the YVR - SEA and YUL- IAD segments, it should usually be fine in normal times, but during the lockdown and border closures. I am not sure if the check-in agent will even let me on the flights. Could you please advise.
However, if I book the following segments: I was able to reduce 200-300 CAD.
YUL-YVR-SEA
YVR-YUL-IAD
If I dropped the YVR - SEA and YUL- IAD segments, it should usually be fine in normal times, but during the lockdown and border closures. I am not sure if the check-in agent will even let me on the flights. Could you please advise.
Last edited by tobiashenry; Jun 26, 2020 at 10:08 am
Jun 25, 2020, 12:00 pm
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I wouldn't even consider something like this right now.
The chance of a schedule change that results in something like:
YUL-YYZ-SEA
YVR-YYZ-IAD
is extreeeeeemely high.
And it's not like you'll get a refund in that case.
The chance of a schedule change that results in something like:
YUL-YYZ-SEA
YVR-YYZ-IAD
is extreeeeeemely high.
And it's not like you'll get a refund in that case.
Jun 25, 2020, 12:13 pm
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If you're a Canadian citizen, technically speaking you shouldn't have a problem doing this. But like cow said, unless you were 99% sure the flights will operate as scheduled (meaning the flights are within the next 7 days), you're setting yourself up for failure.
TBH, this sounds like a great candidate to use the Aeroplan 50% rebate promotion.
TBH, this sounds like a great candidate to use the Aeroplan 50% rebate promotion.
Jun 25, 2020, 12:36 pm
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Uh, yeah that's called hidden city ticketing. If the schedule changes dramatically you'd qualify for a voucher anyways. I think it's fine, but understand your risks.
Jun 25, 2020, 2:11 pm
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Jun 25, 2020, 2:41 pm
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Isn't everyone allowed into the US unless they've been to EU/China/etc?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...countries.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...countries.html
Jun 25, 2020, 3:13 pm
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Isn't everyone allowed into the US unless they've been to EU/China/etc?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...countries.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...countries.html
Jun 25, 2020, 4:41 pm
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As I mentioned on the virtual Do last week, AC is even playing an announcement on the Aeroplan line that Canadians are free to travel to the US for any reason and encouraging them to book such travel with AC.
Jun 25, 2020, 6:01 pm
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Jun 25, 2020, 6:03 pm
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Jun 26, 2020, 5:23 am
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Boat owners on lake champlain even have chartered flights YUL-Plattsburgh (45 min drive) just to go to their boats as they can't drive.