YVR US transborder to international connection: boarding pass required?
Dec 29, 2015, 4:45 am
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YVR US transborder to international connection: boarding pass required?
In contemplating separate tickets with a connection at YVR (no checked baggage, so I do not need to deal with re-checking baggage). I plan to book the second leg on Eva Air and upgrade with miles.
http://www.evaair.com/en-us/frequent...nline-check-in
BR's on-line check-in FAQ lists passengers not eligible and states that "Passengers with an upgraded booking cannot check in online."
I reviewed YVR connection information at http://www.yvr.ca/en/navigating-YVR/...rough-YVR.aspx
From what I understand, if I cannot produce boarding pass at customs/immigration, they will force me to exit and proceed to the check-in counters whereas those with international boarding passes proceed directly to the gate. Is this accurate?
I wonder whether I should avoid connecting in Canada to avoid this hassle. Thank you!
http://www.evaair.com/en-us/frequent...nline-check-in
BR's on-line check-in FAQ lists passengers not eligible and states that "Passengers with an upgraded booking cannot check in online."
I reviewed YVR connection information at http://www.yvr.ca/en/navigating-YVR/...rough-YVR.aspx
From what I understand, if I cannot produce boarding pass at customs/immigration, they will force me to exit and proceed to the check-in counters whereas those with international boarding passes proceed directly to the gate. Is this accurate?
I wonder whether I should avoid connecting in Canada to avoid this hassle. Thank you!
Last edited by Totoro; Dec 29, 2015 at 6:36 am
Dec 29, 2015, 3:19 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Correct. If you don't have a boarding pass for your EVA flight you'll need to enter Canada, then proceed upstairs to check-in.