Suggestions for travel to Canada

Hi - as a Canadian resident I've been following the news about travel in 
Canada. Vancouver and Toronto airports in particular have been subject 
to passenger backlogs, and unfortunately it's possible this situation 
will persist into September. I have the following suggestions:

== Reducing trip disruption ==

The airline industry in 2022 has experienced persistent issues with 
airport congestion and delayed or canceled flights, and in Canada this 
may still be a problem in September. The following guidance may help 
reduce the chance of your travel being disrupted:

  * Make your entry to Canada in Vancouver if possible. If you go
    through customs in another airport, delays could cause you to miss
    your connecting flight to Vancouver.
  * Plan at least 3 hours between connecting flights to allow for
    airport backlogs.
  * Travel early in the day if possible, as backlogs can become worse
    over the course of the day.
  * If possible, plan to arrive a day early to allow for severe travel
    disruption.
  * Book refundable and changeable flights if possible, and actively
    monitor changes and cancellations from airlines.
  * Take a Covid test before your departure, as you would have to
    isolate for the week if you test positive after arrival.

Received on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 18:21:54 UTC