Is there a time limit for cancelling a Latitude fare?
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:26 am
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Is there a time limit for cancelling a Latitude fare?
I am going to book a Latitude fare so that I can do my US Nexus interview. Is there a cut off time for cancelling before the flight departure time?
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:38 am
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I would be less worried about AC and more about the hassle of going back through Canadian customs. Seems like a lot of logistical steps instead of just showing up an extra hour early before a future flight.
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:39 am
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You need to be able to enter the US preclearance area for the interview. It suggests the US interview will be done prior to your next departing flight to the US.
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:40 am
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EDIT: Nope. Wigg is correct, the U.S. interviews are completed by U.S. CBP for ticketed passengers departing Canada for the U.S. that same day.
What a pain.
Last edited by Bohemian1; Jan 10, 2024 at 11:45 am Reason: Updated with correct info
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:44 am
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I'm not sure that is true at YVR, but I have no recent data points other than this press release.
The U.S. interviews are completed by U.S. CBP at Canadian airport preclearance locations for ticketed passengers departing Canada for the U.S. that same day.
Not sure of the exact logistics at YVR, but at YYZ immediately after preclearance you go through the sliding doors and then stop and wait before the accessibility help desk.
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:51 am
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I'm bold, but not to the point if what OP seems to want:
1) represent to US CBP that they are passing the pre clearance border to fly from Canada to the US
2) meet with officers from both US and Canada
3) cancel the ticket and suddenly need to ask for a security escort back through Canadian immigration.
AC has booted people for less (visiting a lounge allegedly not intending to fly, then needing an escort). That case didn't seem to even have false declararion to US or Canadian officers
1) represent to US CBP that they are passing the pre clearance border to fly from Canada to the US
2) meet with officers from both US and Canada
3) cancel the ticket and suddenly need to ask for a security escort back through Canadian immigration.
AC has booted people for less (visiting a lounge allegedly not intending to fly, then needing an escort). That case didn't seem to even have false declararion to US or Canadian officers
Jan 10, 2024 | 11:58 am
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I'm bold, but not to the point if what OP seems to want:
1) represent to US CBP that they are passing the pre clearance border to fly from Canada to the US
2) meet with officers from both US and Canada
3) cancel the ticket and suddenly need to ask for a security escort back through Canadian immigration.
AC has booted people for less (visiting a lounge allegedly not intending to fly, then needing an escort). Even witbout any false declararion to US or Canadian officers
1) represent to US CBP that they are passing the pre clearance border to fly from Canada to the US
2) meet with officers from both US and Canada
3) cancel the ticket and suddenly need to ask for a security escort back through Canadian immigration.
AC has booted people for less (visiting a lounge allegedly not intending to fly, then needing an escort). Even witbout any false declararion to US or Canadian officers
I have no planned air travel to the US but I am considering a number of border crossings by car in the next few months. The closest land border office to me is in Champlain, NY which is a 4 hour drive. I happen to be in Toronto tomorrow with a relatively clear schedule. I know that my Nexus is still valid for 5 years even without the US interview but I just want to get the renewal finalized. I did the Canadian interview a few months ago with no issues.
Jan 10, 2024 | 12:27 pm
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Setting aside the NEXUS angle (which I would imagine the moderators will speak to before long), this is something I looked into last year, but never found a definitive answer. Two hours is definitely fine, but I didn't ever figure out if 45 minutes was acceptable.
Jan 10, 2024 | 12:45 pm
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EDIT: Nope. Wigg is correct, the U.S. interviews are completed by U.S. CBP for ticketed passengers departing Canada for the U.S. that same day.
What a pain.
Jan 10, 2024 | 1:04 pm
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Jan 10, 2024 | 1:15 pm
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I think this is not the best idea, I would at least fly somewhere and have lunch then come back. That way you can just tell them you're having lunch and getting the interview done rather than having to explain this scheme to CBP.
You won't have a problem cancelling up to 2hrs before departure. Cancel your check in first, and you should be able to do it with the app/website.
You won't have a problem cancelling up to 2hrs before departure. Cancel your check in first, and you should be able to do it with the app/website.
Jan 10, 2024 | 1:18 pm
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Your question is about Latitude cancellation cut-off, which I may need to do soon for a different reason.
The International Tariff Rule 70 says must check-in within 60 minutes except for YYZ which is 90 minutes, and then refers to you Refund for process.
To enter Preclearance you will need to check-in otherwise you will not be permitted entry (boarding pass will be scanned to enter CATSA screening), but you can always cancel your check-in, presumably before these mandatory cut-off times to get refund.
And regarding whether you can or cannot enter Preclearance for your stated purpose, a substantial discussion appears here, if I understand the Bulletin Rules correctly .
Recent/Current YYZ-USA Preclearance Experiences
good luck
Last edited by Lloydbraun1976; Jan 10, 2024 at 1:22 pm Reason: Rule 70
Jan 10, 2024 | 1:29 pm
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Last edited by CarNut; Jan 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm