Fly from Asia to YYZ transit through DTW, Delta Airline
Feb 16, 2015, 2:33 pm
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Fly from Asia to YYZ transit through DTW, Delta Airline
Hi I am traveling PVG-DTW-YYZ, just wondering if I can give up the second half of the trip, which is DTW to YYZ. I knew I need to clear custom at DTW, can I take my check-in luggage? Thanks.
Feb 16, 2015, 2:46 pm
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BTW, to board the first flight, depending on your nationality/passport, you may need visas for both the USA and Canada.
Feb 16, 2015, 2:54 pm
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Is this a RT ticket starting at PVG? If so, missing the DTW-YYZ segment will cause the remainder of the ticket to be cancelled and you will be forced to purchase a very expensive ticket to get home.
BTW, to board the first flight, depending on your nationality/passport, you may need visas for both the USA and Canada.
BTW, to board the first flight, depending on your nationality/passport, you may need visas for both the USA and Canada.
BTW, I know a friend who developed an acute tooth ache prior to boarding the last leg and so informed the service desk to protect himself.
Feb 16, 2015, 9:44 pm
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Is this a RT ticket starting at PVG? If so, missing the DTW-YYZ segment will cause the remainder of the ticket to be cancelled and you will be forced to purchase a very expensive ticket to get home.
BTW, to board the first flight, depending on your nationality/passport, you may need visas for both the USA and Canada.
BTW, to board the first flight, depending on your nationality/passport, you may need visas for both the USA and Canada.
Feb 16, 2015, 10:14 pm
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What flights are listed on your DL ticket? Is DTW your final destination? If yes, then I believe you can skip DTW-YYZ.
RT = round trip or return. In your case, this would be PVG-DTW-YYZ-DTW-PVG. In this scenario, if you flew PVG-DTW but didn't fly DTW-YYZ, your return flights YYZ-DTW-PVG would be canceled.
RT = round trip or return. In your case, this would be PVG-DTW-YYZ-DTW-PVG. In this scenario, if you flew PVG-DTW but didn't fly DTW-YYZ, your return flights YYZ-DTW-PVG would be canceled.
Feb 16, 2015, 10:46 pm
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As others have said, if DTW-YYZ is your final final destination (no return journey), then you can give up the segment with no repercussions - you won't get charged extra or anything.
Additionally, you will be required to retrieve any checked luggage at DTW before clearing customs, and as such, you can simply not re-check them and leave the airport (or connect to another ticket you book separately if you wish).
As others have stated, make sure you meet visa requirements for BOTH U.S. and Canada, or Delta might not let you fly, even if you don't plan on actually going to Canada.
Additionally, you will be required to retrieve any checked luggage at DTW before clearing customs, and as such, you can simply not re-check them and leave the airport (or connect to another ticket you book separately if you wish).
As others have stated, make sure you meet visa requirements for BOTH U.S. and Canada, or Delta might not let you fly, even if you don't plan on actually going to Canada.
Feb 17, 2015, 5:51 am
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the only flaw is I don't think you get to claim bags if you are going to Canada. I remember when I did NRT-DTW they said you have to claim bags unless you were going to Canada as they would be transferred to your next flight for you. Could be wrong
Feb 17, 2015, 8:31 am
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Feb 17, 2015, 1:46 pm
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Feb 18, 2015, 1:08 am
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Interesting. I wasn't given a purple tag a few weeks ago HKG-USA-YYZ. You could say you might want to get something from your bag at DTW and not to put the purple tag on, especially convincing if you have a lengthy layover.
Feb 18, 2015, 6:54 am
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Which airport you transit through, did you claim you bag and re-check in from USA-YYZ? Thanks
Feb 18, 2015, 7:43 am
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1. Connecting through ATL or DTW where it is implemented. Not JFK. No experience with MSP yet.
2. To get from HKG to YYZ you need to route HKG SEA MSP/DTW/JFK/ATL then YYZ. They are for intl arrival and then onward intl departure so the post HKG flight to YYZ from SEA would have a US connection and not qualify for ITI baggage transfer.
DL counter at PVG and HKG are staffed by contract workers employed buy local aviation service. The chance of them pushing/bending the rules for you if it is not noted in your PNR is almost NIL.