YYZ transit question on AC
Nov 16, 2022 | 12:26 am
#32
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There is but you are not technically connecting, you have two separate flights. So not sure if you can use that desk. In any case, when checking in at LGA the agent will verify you have all the required documentation to enter Canada, because according to your ticket, that's what you will do.
Nov 20, 2022 | 7:03 am
#33
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This is a very stupid question but I'm dumb. Basically, I need to head to SFO but it's cheaper to fly out west when I fly through YYZ where the plan is to fly LGA-YYZ and then YYZ-SFO with AC on separate itineraries. I know that I'll have to clear TSA and US customs again but is this allowed and is this worth the risk of saving hundreds of dollars?
And I am surprised you actually can save money this way. I always want to do self connection at YYZ with AC for US transcontinental trip but it is usually much more expensive than just flying UA.
Nov 23, 2022 | 11:29 pm
#34
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This is a very stupid question but I'm dumb. Basically, I need to head to SFO but it's cheaper to fly out west when I fly through YYZ where the plan is to fly LGA-YYZ and then YYZ-SFO with AC on separate itineraries. I know that I'll have to clear TSA and US customs again but is this allowed and is this worth the risk of saving hundreds of dollars?
When I have done these itineraries before, (including some on the same ticket), I always had more than 4 hours between arriving in Canada and departing to a different point in the USA. YMMV
Dec 28, 2022 | 2:50 pm
#35
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Transit Question
I am flying DXB-YYZ-EWR with a 7 hour layover in YYZ. I am a Canadian citizen and will have checked luggage. Can I exit through Canadian customs and then enter US customs and immigration landside later? In the past this would not have been possible as US baggage was collected as a special/separate carousel (IIRC) but this is no longer the case with baggage being checked through but was not sure if it would cause any issues. Thanks!
Dec 29, 2022 | 1:19 am
#36
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I am flying DXB-YYZ-EWR with a 7 hour layover in YYZ. I am a Canadian citizen and will have checked luggage. Can I exit through Canadian customs and then enter US customs and immigration landside later? In the past this would not have been possible as US baggage was collected as a special/separate carousel (IIRC) but this is no longer the case with baggage being checked through but was not sure if it would cause any issues. Thanks!
Then you're landside
CBSA might get a ping on their computers that you have checked bags attached to your reservation but I'm sure you can easily explain that if it comes up. Plus there should be zero issues for a Canadian returning home anyway