YVR - distances between nat./intern. part/lounges
Sep 16, 2007, 8:57 am
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YVR - distances between nat./intern. part/lounges
We will arrive at YVR with LH and proceed with AC to YYC. So I expect the arrival in the international part of YVR and the departure from the national part.
I wonder how far away are these parts of the airport? How long does one have to walk.
And where is a AC lounge for business class passengers. If there are more than one AC lounge: which one do you recommend for our waiting time of about 4 hours? Or do you recommend something else for this waiting time?
Thanks for answering!
I wonder how far away are these parts of the airport? How long does one have to walk.
And where is a AC lounge for business class passengers. If there are more than one AC lounge: which one do you recommend for our waiting time of about 4 hours? Or do you recommend something else for this waiting time?
Thanks for answering!
Sep 16, 2007, 9:07 am
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We will arrive at YVR with LH and proceed with AC to YYC. So I expect the arrival in the international part of YVR and the departure from the national part.
I wonder how far away are these parts of the airport? How long does one have to walk.
And where is a AC lounge for business class passengers. If there are more than one AC lounge: which one do you recommend for our waiting time of about 4 hours? Or do you recommend something else for this waiting time?
Thanks for answering!
I wonder how far away are these parts of the airport? How long does one have to walk.
And where is a AC lounge for business class passengers. If there are more than one AC lounge: which one do you recommend for our waiting time of about 4 hours? Or do you recommend something else for this waiting time?
Thanks for answering!
You will have another lenghy walk from Customs to the Domestic security area. AC has a very nice Maple Leaf Lounge that you will have access to, spectacular views accross the airport to the North Shore Montains of Vancouver.
If you are asking about the distance of the walk because of a mobility issue, I would request help.
Welcome to BC, AB and enjoy YVR, it is as nice an airport as you'll find in North America.
Sep 16, 2007, 9:10 am
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After clearing customs you drop off your luggage at the connection counter. There will be AC staff to direct you.
Once you have dropped off your luggage it's a 5 minute walk to domestic security.
From walking off your LH flight to the domestic MLL shouldn't take more than an hour.
Once you have dropped off your luggage it's a 5 minute walk to domestic security.
From walking off your LH flight to the domestic MLL shouldn't take more than an hour.
Sep 16, 2007, 10:31 am
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Just a reminder, as you will have to go landside after rechecking your bags and leaving the Customs Hall, should you have bought any Duty Free alcohol or other larger bottled liquids at FRA on onboard your flight, you'll have to pack these items into your checked bags since you won't be able to take them through Domestic Security.
So if you plan to purchase any such Duty Free, put a Stick'it Note into your passport right now with this reminder so you don't forget in the chaos of navigating through immigration, customs and YVR itself.
So if you plan to purchase any such Duty Free, put a Stick'it Note into your passport right now with this reminder so you don't forget in the chaos of navigating through immigration, customs and YVR itself.
Sep 16, 2007, 3:26 pm
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Thank you very much for your answers. Now I know what we have to expect. I think it will nice to walk this ways after that 10 hours flight. Expecially with the specatacular view from the Maple Leaf Lounge afterwards.
And thank you very much for that reminder of the liquid ban. It is always good to remember this silly rule as I would prefer forgetting it.@:-)
And thank you very much for that reminder of the liquid ban. It is always good to remember this silly rule as I would prefer forgetting it.@:-)
Sep 16, 2007, 8:39 pm
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Sep 16, 2007, 8:45 pm
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I don't think the OP is heading home on this flight, and I am always glad to grab a shower after a 9-10 hour flight if I have the time, regardless of the direction, if I have another segment to take.
Sep 16, 2007, 9:07 pm
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No need for a shower if going straight home, I would rather my own shower and amenities anyday!
I will be having a shower after my MEL-SYD-YVR flight, before flying onto YLW, I have three hours and a bit so after 20+ hours of flying and waiting a shower will be great
I will be having a shower after my MEL-SYD-YVR flight, before flying onto YLW, I have three hours and a bit so after 20+ hours of flying and waiting a shower will be great
Sep 17, 2007, 2:18 am
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YVR's web site has detail info and map:
http://www.yvr.ca/guide/around/connecting.asp?id=int2ca
http://www.yvr.ca/guide/around/connecting.asp?id=int2ca
Sep 17, 2007, 8:37 am
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Sep 17, 2007, 6:44 pm
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Is a business class passenger, arriving from Europe, eligible to go to Vancouver's eligible lounge - assuming it is open around the time that the LH flight arrives (of course, if it arrives in the evening/at night, I would not expect the arrivals lounge to be open).
Sep 17, 2007, 6:55 pm
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As far as I know, NO! You would need an onward flight presumably in Exec First to have access, or be *G or pay for access to the lounge
Sep 18, 2007, 4:14 am
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Some talking about shower- personally this is a benefit I really appreciate after a longhaul flight. For example, you have an hour to kill, take a shower, shave, change, etc- and then when you arrive in YYC you are ready to go out for dinner with no delay! I do this all the time at FRA/MUC and love it.