Passing through GRU on the way to/from EZE (AC90/91, AC96/97)
Apr 30, 2022, 12:29 pm
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Ok fellow travelers, lend me your wisdom.
I am about to return from a quick hop to EZE back to YTZ and I am not sure if I can purchase duty free.
I’m on Air Canada flights the entire way. EZE to GRU to YUL to YTZ.
When we arrive at GRU, are we subject to security screening again where we would have to give up liquids?
I am about to return from a quick hop to EZE back to YTZ and I am not sure if I can purchase duty free.
I’m on Air Canada flights the entire way. EZE to GRU to YUL to YTZ.
When we arrive at GRU, are we subject to security screening again where we would have to give up liquids?
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
May 1, 2022, 5:39 pm
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You cannot take liquids. This was explicitly told to me on my YYZ-(GRU)-EZE flight. It was the same aircraft for the GRU-EZE flight and the SD came to me and asked if I had any duty free I would like stored in the closet for that purpose.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
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May 1, 2022, 9:29 pm
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You cannot take liquids. This was explicitly told to me on my YYZ-(GRU)-EZE flight. It was the same aircraft for the GRU-EZE flight and the SD came to me and asked if I had any duty free I would like stored in the closet for that purpose.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
I remember thinking to myself: clever idea: this must be how EZE duty free restocks their shelves.
Last edited by expert7700; May 1, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Aug 6, 2022, 9:52 am
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You cannot take liquids. This was explicitly told to me on my YYZ-(GRU)-EZE flight. It was the same aircraft for the GRU-EZE flight and the SD came to me and asked if I had any duty free I would like stored in the closet for that purpose.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
The security process on the return is the same.
So no, don’t try to take alcohol through. It will be taken away.
So in GRU you have to deplane but do you get your luggage and recheck in? I am planning to deplane in GRU and get my luggage and not continue on to EZE.
Aug 6, 2022, 10:25 am
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I am planning to deplane in GRU and get my luggage and not continue on to EZE.
Aug 6, 2022, 8:06 pm
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Feb 25, 2023, 7:05 pm
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Booking EZE-GRU, GRU-YYZ separately (same plane)
For several reasons (no YQ out of Brazil, better ability to combine fares) booking GRU-YYZ/YYZ-EZE comes out substantially cheaper than EZE-YYZ/YYZ-EZE for my itinerary.
What would be the risks of booking EZE-GRU separately on the same day? (it is the same aircraft that continues to YYZ so there should be no risk of misconnecting). I assume AC would check luggage through since it's all on AC. Also, I don't think this would break any fare rules, but let me know if I'm mistaken. Thanks!
What would be the risks of booking EZE-GRU separately on the same day? (it is the same aircraft that continues to YYZ so there should be no risk of misconnecting). I assume AC would check luggage through since it's all on AC. Also, I don't think this would break any fare rules, but let me know if I'm mistaken. Thanks!
Feb 25, 2023, 7:36 pm
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For several reasons (no YQ out of Brazil, better ability to combine fares) booking GRU-YYZ/YYZ-EZE comes out substantially cheaper than EZE-YYZ/YYZ-EZE for my itinerary.
What would be the risks of booking EZE-GRU separately on the same day? (it is the same aircraft that continues to YYZ so there should be no risk of misconnecting). I assume AC would check luggage through since it's all on AC. Also, I don't think this would break any fare rules, but let me know if I'm mistaken. Thanks!
What would be the risks of booking EZE-GRU separately on the same day? (it is the same aircraft that continues to YYZ so there should be no risk of misconnecting). I assume AC would check luggage through since it's all on AC. Also, I don't think this would break any fare rules, but let me know if I'm mistaken. Thanks!
Last edited by YYZ_Guy; Feb 26, 2023 at 1:05 pm
Feb 25, 2023, 10:18 pm
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I don't think it breaks any rules, but I recently did YYZ-GRU-EZE and it's not the same plane. It's usually a 777 from YVR and a 787 from YUL. The 787 continues on while the 777 turns back around to Toronto. I would say it was roughly a 50/50 split in J the passengers coming from my YYZ flight and from YUL. Maybe they'd hold the EZE flight in case of a delay on the YYZ arrival?
Feb 25, 2023, 11:34 pm
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Recent information in the relevant thread suggests that could be a dangerous assumption.
Feb 26, 2023, 1:05 pm
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As an FYI, probably been said on here before, you can't bring liquids through GRU on your way to EZE (e.g. you can't buy duty free in Toronto and bring it with you all the way). They'll confiscate it in GRU as you have to go through a special security check.
Feb 26, 2023, 2:23 pm
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Part of the year, the 787 from YUL continues from GRU to EZE, the other part of the year, the 777 from YYZ continues.
They hold the planes in GRU both ways to ensure connections.
They hold the planes in GRU both ways to ensure connections.
Mar 9, 2023, 6:58 pm
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Couldn't find an answer in the thread.
In May I will be on AC90 GRU-EZE arriving 14:30 and departing same day on AC91 EZE-GRU at 16:25.
Does anyone know what the EZE turn looks like? Will I go though the flight connection flow? If it's the same bird servicing both flights, I assume loitering at the gate or hiding in the lav (har) aren't allowed...?
In May I will be on AC90 GRU-EZE arriving 14:30 and departing same day on AC91 EZE-GRU at 16:25.
Does anyone know what the EZE turn looks like? Will I go though the flight connection flow? If it's the same bird servicing both flights, I assume loitering at the gate or hiding in the lav (har) aren't allowed...?