Pearson T1 T3 Transit Question
Sep 18, 2013 | 11:04 am
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Pearson T1 T3 Transit Question
Planning an Asian award trip (ORD-TPE-BKK). Will be arriving on UA or AC in T1 and connecting to BR out of T3. This will be a UA award and all flights will be on the same ticket/PNR. So I assume the bags will be checked through to BKK.
I visited the Pearson website and the customized connecting guide mentions picking up and dropping off luggage. Is this really required?
I don't think it is such a terrible requirement. Just want to know how much time to plan for the connection.
I visited the Pearson website and the customized connecting guide mentions picking up and dropping off luggage. Is this really required?
I don't think it is such a terrible requirement. Just want to know how much time to plan for the connection.
Sep 19, 2013 | 7:27 am
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Yes, it is required. But you won't need to haul your luggage with you to T3.
On the Pearson website there is a connecting guide. Enter your arrival and departure information and it gives you a step by step guide on what you have to do.
http://www.torontopearson.com/Connecting.aspx#
Note that the train is currently out of service until the end of October and shuttle buses are running between terminals.
On the Pearson website there is a connecting guide. Enter your arrival and departure information and it gives you a step by step guide on what you have to do.
http://www.torontopearson.com/Connecting.aspx#
Note that the train is currently out of service until the end of October and shuttle buses are running between terminals.
Sep 19, 2013 | 8:21 am
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Yes, it is required. But you won't need to haul your luggage with you to T3.
On the Pearson website there is a connecting guide. Enter your arrival and departure information and it gives you a step by step guide on what you have to do.
http://www.torontopearson.com/Connecting.aspx#
Note that the train is currently out of service until the end of October and shuttle buses are running between terminals.
On the Pearson website there is a connecting guide. Enter your arrival and departure information and it gives you a step by step guide on what you have to do.
http://www.torontopearson.com/Connecting.aspx#
Note that the train is currently out of service until the end of October and shuttle buses are running between terminals.
Technically, am I clearing Canadian Customs by reclaiming/dropping off the bags? It is sounding a lot like transiting in the US.
It looks like the bus should take me about 15 to 20 minutes max to go from T1 to T3. Any estimate on how much time it takes to get out of T1 and then to clear security in T3??
Sep 19, 2013 | 4:19 pm
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Thanks for the URL, laidback71. That is where I got the info in the first place.
Technically, am I clearing Canadian Customs by reclaiming/dropping off the bags? It is sounding a lot like transiting in the US.
It looks like the bus should take me about 15 to 20 minutes max to go from T1 to T3. Any estimate on how much time it takes to get out of T1 and then to clear security in T3??
Technically, am I clearing Canadian Customs by reclaiming/dropping off the bags? It is sounding a lot like transiting in the US.
It looks like the bus should take me about 15 to 20 minutes max to go from T1 to T3. Any estimate on how much time it takes to get out of T1 and then to clear security in T3??
T3 intl departure CATSA can be a nightmare due to many passengers not knowing basic allowable on plane regulations. It can be quite a long wait.
At T3 US departure there is priority CATSA line for FF with priority status with their flying airline as printed on the BP. I have not tried T3 intl departure to see if thy have this priority line.
I would guess 90 minutes prior to departure at T3 would be a safe bet.
Sep 19, 2013 | 4:45 pm
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I am not familiar with T1 as T3.
T3 intl departure CATSA can be a nightmare due to many passengers not knowing basic allowable on plane regulations. It can be quite a long wait.
At T3 US departure there is priority CATSA line for FF with priority status with their flying airline as printed on the BP. I have not tried T3 intl departure to see if thy have this priority line.
I would guess 90 minutes prior to departure at T3 would be a safe bet.
T3 intl departure CATSA can be a nightmare due to many passengers not knowing basic allowable on plane regulations. It can be quite a long wait.
At T3 US departure there is priority CATSA line for FF with priority status with their flying airline as printed on the BP. I have not tried T3 intl departure to see if thy have this priority line.
I would guess 90 minutes prior to departure at T3 would be a safe bet.
My choice is something just under 2 hours and 4.5 hours ... I might go with the longer connection just to be safe. With the shorter connection, I would worry about WX or MX delays followed by congestion in all the queues.
Sep 20, 2013 | 6:50 am
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This will be a BR business class trip so I believe we will have access to the Plaza Premium lounge in T3. From my research this seems to be a decent lounge (better than a UC or MLL).
Sep 20, 2013 | 10:43 am
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Sep 20, 2013 | 5:37 pm
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Planning an Asian award trip (ORD-TPE-BKK). Will be arriving on UA or AC in T1 and connecting to BR out of T3. This will be a UA award and all flights will be on the same ticket/PNR. So I assume the bags will be checked through to BKK.
I visited the Pearson website and the customized connecting guide mentions picking up and dropping off luggage. Is this really required?
I don't think it is such a terrible requirement. Just want to know how much time to plan for the connection.
I visited the Pearson website and the customized connecting guide mentions picking up and dropping off luggage. Is this really required?
I don't think it is such a terrible requirement. Just want to know how much time to plan for the connection.
I think 2 hours is enough, but yes 4.5 hours is much safer
BTW, when are you doing the trip?
There's rumor that EVA will move to T1 eventually since it's *A Terminal
If your trip is far away in 2014, I'm sure it'll all transfer within T1 then
It's very nice lounge (I used it in July) and has many hot food
so I liked it better than PP USA or PP Int' or Int'l MLL in T1
Enjoy EVA flight
Probably should eat more food before you board, RL food isn't that much, but it is a 1~2 am flight
Sep 20, 2013 | 7:45 pm
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Can you enlighten us as to how can one access the PP lounge at YYZ T3 Intl Dep area before passing security?
Sep 20, 2013 | 8:14 pm
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http://www.plaza-network.com/index.p...a/toronto.html
PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE
(INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE)
Guests can enjoy a rare sweeping panoramic view of the airport runway and apron through our floor-to-ceiling windows while enjoying our value-added facilities.
Terminal 3, International Departures
Toronto Pearson International Airport
(after security, proceed to Gate C32, take the elevator to the AT Level)
(INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE)
Guests can enjoy a rare sweeping panoramic view of the airport runway and apron through our floor-to-ceiling windows while enjoying our value-added facilities.
Terminal 3, International Departures
Toronto Pearson International Airport
(after security, proceed to Gate C32, take the elevator to the AT Level)
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Sep 20, 2013 | 10:41 pm
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PP T3 lounge is definitely AFTER security, near boarding gate area (upstairs)
http://www.plaza-network.com/index.p...a/toronto.html
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http://www.plaza-network.com/index.p...a/toronto.html
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