When flying BA/AA from LHR to the US, pick up your luggage then head upstairs to the AA counters near the US passport entrance. Don't follow the connections signs. Wish someone told me.
Delta bag check is only CAD30(USD22)/bag. There is a bag portal machine where you can drop your bags. Need to scan your boarding pass + within weight limits for your bags to pass thru!
The continental breakfast is nice and reasonably priced. There was no loss of luggage and the flight was quite relaxing and peaceful with no complaints.
Clearing customs has gotten much easier with the new automated systems. However, you seemingly have to show your boarding pass every 20 feet. Keep it handy!
nice airport w free internet & nice food court. If you are going to the US, prepare yourself by checking in early you will go through security first before going to the gates..
Be sure to have the right money for the shuttle bus to the metro or they won't let you on. I know, easier said than done when you've only just arrived in the country!
If you're connecting domestically and traveling to the US and have 2 hours to kill you are wrong. Going through the gates, security checks and immigration will kill it. Head over to your gate now!🏃🏽
Especially in the winter and storm season don't book connecting flights departing from Toronto after 2-3 PM or else you risk getting delayed by 16 hours like I did
Only to be used if traveling abroad. This airport is always packed, he lineups can be hours long, and finding your way around can be a nightmare. A nessicary evil when traveling to/from TO.
On the lower level Gates 101to112, there is ONE outlet on the phone station using the public TTY. Yes you CAN plug in and sit on the window ledge to relax and recharge ;-)
If you flight gets canceled, return your duty free bottles to the Duty Free Shop (it's open all night) otherwise with your bags already checked you will be donating them to security .
Love the Samsonite store before security where you can check your luggage. I don't like that there is no delta lounge and only a couple restaurants after security
Need headphones? The guys at the iStore actually know what they're talking about. Very solid technical knowledge of acoustics. I was surprised and impressed.
If your flight is canceled due to weather, don't bother using ACs N desk to get your free accommodation. Last night the line was at least 6 hours long. Cool #AirCanada strategy to avoid paying !
When going through security, if you're lucky enough to receive a pat down be sure to say "that was good for me. Was it good for you?" With a smile on your face
I arrived at YYZ and got through immigration and customs within under 5 minutes (non-US/Canadian). Both staff was very friendly. However, it took very long until my bag was delivered
If flying nationally check to see if the lower level security check point is open, much less of a line up than the main checkpoint...got through in 5 minutes
If taking public transit (TTC), pay for your fare just inside the terminal from the bus stop. The red TTC machines are much better than having to deal with a TTC driver (who are often rude)
Long flight? Peanuts are okay, but bringing a filling, healthy snack like almonds or fruit will keep you tied over until your destination. For more travel tips and fun, follow @DoubleTree on Twitter!
Getting through security for an international flight goes from being atrocious (1 1/2 hour wait) to 0 wait depending on the day. Make sure to give yourself time.
Toronto Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, handling nearly 36 million passengers in 2022. The airport is named in honour of Lester B. Pearson, who served as the 14th Prime minister of Canada and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his humanitarian work in peacekeeping.