Connecting flight wait time 11 hours 20 minutes - is it possible to exit to see Vancouver?
I am a US Permanent Resident(Green Card). I booked a ticket from China to USA. The flight is operated by Air Canada. It will have connecting flight wait time 11 hours 20 minutes in Vancouver. My question is that since the connecting flight wait time is so long, can I take a tour in Vancouver, I don't want to sit inside the airport, Is that possible?
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I'd suggest taking the Skytrain into town (perhaps Waterfront station) where you can walk around, have a nice meal, see the water, etc. If it will be summer time, you could even walk to a nearby beach. On the other hand, if you think you may be exhausted from the flight, you could book a day rate at a hotel near the airport and have a shower and nap and change of clothes.
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What happens if I miss my connecting flight due to immigration?
Yes, you are "protected" since you're on ONE single ticket.. IF, and that's an "IF" you miss your onward EWR-LAS flight due to a customs/Immigration delay or weather delay, CO will-- at THEIR discretion, either rebook you onto another UA/CO flight or find space for you on another airline.What is a legal connection time between flights?
For domestic flights in the U.S. minimum connection times range from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and for international connections, from 1 to 3 hours.Do I need to go through customs for a connecting flight in Vancouver?
Passengers connecting to U.S. flights may use the U.S. connections facility. * Passengers will go through security screening and U.S. Customs, before proceeding to their next gate. Follow signs for" E Gates". Security Checkpoint - once past these areas, you cannot exit without Canada Customs clearance.How much time does immigration take at Vancouver airport?
Three hours seems doable. Under ideal conditions, it takes about an hour to disembark, walk to the immigration hall, have your interview, collect your baggage, and exit customs. If you are transferring to an Air Canada or WestJet flight you will be able to checkin with them there.Singapore Transit | Transit through Singapore Changi | All you need to know today
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