KE/DL: BOS-TYO $2.2k o/w
Nov 2, 2023, 3:40 pm
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Nov 2, 2023, 6:18 pm
#4
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Repositioned to YYZ recently from the US for a cheaper transatlantic J fare. Definitely doable, but I have to say it was more painful than I thought it would be, even with the ArriveCan mobile app. Clearing customs and reclearing security without Precheck at YYZ probably took a solid hour. That said, would do it again if the flights were >$1K cheaper overall.
Getting back to the fare - hoping this is a sign that Asia fares are coming down. Those cheaper Finnair flights would be incredible for OW status.
Getting back to the fare - hoping this is a sign that Asia fares are coming down. Those cheaper Finnair flights would be incredible for OW status.
Nov 2, 2023, 6:23 pm
#5
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Repositioned to YYZ recently from the US for a cheaper transatlantic J fare. Definitely doable, but I have to say it was more painful than I thought it would be, even with the ArriveCan mobile app. Clearing customs and reclearing security without Precheck at YYZ probably took a solid hour. That said, would do it again if the flights were >$1K cheaper overall.
Getting back to the fare - hoping this is a sign that Asia fares are coming down. Those cheaper Finnair flights would be incredible for OW status.
Getting back to the fare - hoping this is a sign that Asia fares are coming down. Those cheaper Finnair flights would be incredible for OW status.
Cheap TATL perhaps you were on BA or similar operating out of T3? It's unfortunate that you specifically need NEXUS to make that process easier as there's no other quick way through customs and security.
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Nov 2, 2023, 7:40 pm
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Nov 3, 2023, 1:54 pm
#9
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If you're arriving and leaving out of T1 and have no checked bags or can check through the bags then you don't need to clear customs at YYZ, there's sterile transfer.
Cheap TATL perhaps you were on BA or similar operating out of T3? It's unfortunate that you specifically need NEXUS to make that process easier as there's no other quick way through customs and security.
Cheap TATL perhaps you were on BA or similar operating out of T3? It's unfortunate that you specifically need NEXUS to make that process easier as there's no other quick way through customs and security.