US-Intl connection at YUL Montreal on AC
Oct 2, 2012, 12:03 pm
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US-Intl connection at YUL Montreal on AC
I'm flying from Washington/IAD, United Express to Montreal, then catching connecting flight to Paris CDG on Air Canada. Question is, do I have to re-check my suitcase in Montreal before boarding? I know the Montreal airport but am not a frequent transatlantic traveler.
Oct 2, 2012, 5:48 pm
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You must claim your bags and clear Canadian customs before checking into your international flight. Once you clear customs, there is a special area you can go to to check into your international flights. You won't have to go upstairs to the regular check-in gates at the airport.
Oct 4, 2012, 3:52 pm
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You must claim your bags and clear Canadian customs before checking into your international flight. Once you clear customs, there is a special area you can go to to check into your international flights. You won't have to go upstairs to the regular check-in gates at the airport.
Oct 5, 2012, 12:35 am
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Moving this thread to the Canada forum. Thanks for your understanding.
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Oct 11, 2012, 1:49 pm
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Correct. Just follow the "globe" icon for international connections and re-clear security.
Oct 11, 2012, 11:41 pm
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Apr 30, 2015, 2:42 pm
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Anyone have a good sense of how long the US to Intl connection takes? AC-AC, US passport, one ticket. The itinerary I'm looking at allows 46 minutes to make the connection. It's basically just a glance at the passport and boarding pass, right? No reclearing CATSA?
Apr 30, 2015, 8:13 pm
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You'll be fine. Just make sure you fill out the CBSA declaration card and head for the connection desk in the far corner of the arrivals hall. No CATSA screening necessary.