FlyerTalker70

OP does not need to be in business class to use that lane. At least for the US pre-clearance side, priority is also Premier Access security which they get as being a Premier Gold.

Per the Star Alliance Gold track website:

Repooc17

Correct, but OP's profile doesn't list *G.

FlyerTalker70

Moflav

No business class on Embraer RJ145



Take your physical Global Entry card....
Thanks Liddy0021

I was not going to bring the physical card but after your advice, I found it after 15 minutes of frantically looking for it in an unorganized desk drawer

And thank to all for the tips!

JimInOhio

Nexus OR Global Entry.

bocastephen

Actually the information provided upthread is only correct IF you have checked bags AND your bags will not be checked through by EK.

So this is how it will work:

1, checked bags NOT checked through by EK - follow instructions above
2. No checked bags, OR you can convince EK to check them through, upon arrival and going upstairs to the arrivals walkway, you will look for the USA Connections area and go directly into the US pre-clearance area, clear security, find a GE machine and process as usual, enter the transborder area and you can go upstairs to the Maple Leaf Lounge before your connecting flight

emcampbe

note to OP, you’ll need to follow signs for customs A, as if you’re final is YYZ. Otherwise, presumably you won’t get through anywhere else without an onward BP, but also, even if you could, without the checked bag through, you won’t be able to retrieve it. Then you’ll go upstairs to departure level to check in with UA. If you’re *G or premier, use the Premier Access line, even if the sign only says 1K or Polaris - you will have access, even if only a silver. The regular lines force you to use the stupid ‘common’ kiosks, and they regularly don’t read US passports or Nexus cards (and presumably GE cards) properly - at least IME.

unless something has changed in the past few months, the sign only specifies Nexus and not specifically GE. I’ve definitely heard of them allowing both sometimes, but not sure if that is SOP. YMMV, I guess...I have Nexus so I’ve never had to figure out for sure. What I can say is even though the line is shorter and typically takes less time then the regular line, it does seem CATSA pays extra special attention to the bags going through the trusted traveller line then the regular line. It’s super slow. For those who think the TSA is awful, CATSA beats them hands down...and that has to take effort.

yup. I’ve arrived behind the EK 380 before, and have definitely seen them metering folks from entering the customs hall at YYZ. That was before they had the kiosks for Canadian/US residents to use, but I’ve seen it happen (on the other hand, I’ve seen way worse in T3, so there’s that).

when did that change? I know the priority security line used to only be for certain Amex cardholders (plat?) as well as Only Air Canada elite/premium cabin, and not other carriers. Traveling in UA F, sometimes they would let me in, but apparently at least at that point they weren’t supposed to (this was before the Nexus line existed). Non AC elites, including UA *G definitely weren’t allowed access. If that’s changed, that’s a huge improvement.

was wondering about that. Thought the noon flight was the E45. Which is why I always take the 11am to ORD when leaving around midday - that one is usually a 738 or A320).

i don’t beleive UA and EK even have an interline agreement anymore. Didn’t they drop that a few years ago with them and a bunch of other ME carriers?

JimInOhio

GE card holders most definitely can use the Nexus priority security line. In fact, I think CATSA has started actually putting it on their signs (at least I've seen it on some signs recently).

ericw

Any recent experience for UA at YYZ?
I have a 7am flight on July 1 to SFO and then PPT. I cannot check in online - probably SSSS due to one way award ticket.
I recall UA doesn't have a *G counter - just 1K at YYZ?
Will 4am at the airport be early enough these days? TK*G and NEXUS card holder.
Many thanks.

JALsnipe

I'm doing a same-day turn EWR-YYZ-EWR in January to connect onto another reservation (ticket 1 EWR-YYZ, ticket 2 YYZ-EWR-(multi-day layover)-XXX).
I gave myself a 5 hour connection time in case of issues, but curious if anyone has any recent transfer data points on how long immigration takes these days. Hoping to standby for a flight that leaves ~3 hours after arrival.
I assume I can't standby for an AC flight like YYZ-LGA when I have a UA ticket booked on 016 stock.

JALsnipe

Following up on my previous post: I flew EWR-YYZ-EWR today.

Flew in on UA UA 3556 and landed early at 1:44 PM. Originally scheduled to return on UA 3525 at 7 PM but was able to SDC to a confirmed seat on the earlier UA 3653 at 5:20 PM before departing Newark.
UA 3653 was canceled while I was in the air due to weather and I was rebooked back on UA 3525 (lol).

I had Global Entry and the sterile transfer back to the US gates was a breeze, didn't take 5 mins. CBP officer didn't give me a hard time about the same day turn. Because there were no lines at immigration, I was able to run back the gate my aircraft arrived at and fly standby on UA 3651 back to Newark, making an insane 47 minute International connection. This was the last flight out for several hours due to cancellations.

JALsnipe

Answering this question - the SDC feature in the app was offering confirmed seats on AC flights for a UA flight booked on 016 stock (at least to Newark, didn’t try asking an AC agent about LGA).

rankourabu

US customs doesnt open until 4:30am
Not much of a counter at YYZ, mostly kiosks with staff assisting self check in

fumje

Very weird. Seems like the app is partially mixing up codeshares?? The last AC8202 to operate was YXS-YVR in 2015. So those are the wrong flight numbers for the airline code. They put the UA codeshare number on the AC flight, but indeed it is AC metal (AC8884 / UA8202).

I am quite curious if you could confirm onto one, although I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work. Never seen this before.

FriendlySkies

I was expecting it to throw the ticket out of sync, thus requiring the OP to call UA or find an agent to fix it (though I'd wonder if they would say it was just a glitch and keep him on UA).