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Canada Require ments and flight help
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Andy010
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Hi all,
I'm Long time reader, but I don't usually post much.
I am planning on Surprising my girlfriend, who is currently away working in Canada.
I was hoping someone could tell me what I need to be able to travel there and surprise her?
Also, when looking for flights the cheapest I'm currently finding are around £900? Can anyone help me beat this? (Looking to go at the end of July)
She is in British Columbia, but I know she had to fly to Vancouver and get a 10hour bus across the county to Penticton.
Any tips/money saving help would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
I'm Long time reader, but I don't usually post much.
I am planning on Surprising my girlfriend, who is currently away working in Canada.
I was hoping someone could tell me what I need to be able to travel there and surprise her?
Also, when looking for flights the cheapest I'm currently finding are around £900? Can anyone help me beat this? (Looking to go at the end of July)
She is in British Columbia, but I know she had to fly to Vancouver and get a 10hour bus across the county to Penticton.
Any tips/money saving help would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
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Apply for an ETA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp which is the official Canadian Government site. It costs $7 and should come through in minutes. If you have to declare 'issues' (such as illness) then it can take a week, so don't leave it until last minute.
Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on it.
You don't mention where you are flying from, or exact dates. Air Transat from Manchester have return flights direct to Vancouver for £786, Westjet from Glasgow £767, or £735 direct from Heathrow. Thats for July 21-28, give or take a day based on price. You can certainly get flights below £600 but with very long stopovers.0 -
End of July = peak season = higher prices
What are your dates and where can you fly from?
Are you willing to fly indirect if it saves ££?
Air Canada fly from Vancouver to Penticton, flight is 50 mins
Check if you need an eTA http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £13502025 target = £1200, YTD £690
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Apply for an ESTA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp
ESTA is used for entry into the USA, Canada has ETA.Live each day like its your last because one day you'll be right0 -
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Apply for an ETA if you don't already have one: Start here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp which is the official Canadian Government site. It costs $7 and should come through in minutes. If you have to declare 'issues' (such as illness) then it can take a week, so don't leave it until last minute.
Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on it.
You don't mention where you are flying from, or exact dates. Air Transat from Manchester have return flights direct to Vancouver for £786, Westjet from Glasgow £767, or £735 direct from Heathrow. Thats for July 21-28, give or take a day based on price. You can certainly get flights below £600 but with very long stopovers.
Right, I will apply for an ETA using that link once my flights are sorted.
My closest Airport is Leeds/Bradford, but I am willing to travel anywhere to catch the cheapest flight.
I reckon I would look to be flying on the 27th July for either a week or 10days.
£786 from Manchester sounds like a better deal, as im sure it would cost me £50 to get to London and Back etc
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Manchester to Penticton, with changes at Heathrow and Vancouver, out 27 July return 6th August, £860
https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#search;f=MAN;t=YYF;d=2016-07-27;r=2016-08-06;sel=MANLHR0BA1385-LHRYVR0AC855-YVRYYF0AC8354;q=manchester+to+penticton+bc2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £13502025 target = £1200, YTD £690
Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur0 -
Technically you don't need an ETA until September. However, some airlines are insisting on them even if the Canadians aren't,0
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£786 from Manchester sounds like a better deal, as im sure it would cost me £50 to get to London and Back etc
Thanks for your help
This is £651 from Glasgow, adds on travel costs but direct flights which for me is always a big plus. Slightly longer than 10 days but fits with Air Transat timetable. You could come back Friday 5th for £701. Alternatively Manchester flights longer duration but more convenient start point https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#search;f=MAN;t=YVR;d=2016-07-28;r=2016-08-08;sel=MANYYZ0TS209-YYZYVR0TS968,YVRYYC0TS967-YYCYYZ0TS967-YYZMAN0TS206;so=d
Outbound flight
Wed, 27 Jul11:00 – 12:05
Glasgow (GLA) – Vancouver (YVR)
Air Transat 297 · Economy Class · Airbus A330
Average legroom (79 cm)
9h 05m
In-seat USB power
On-demand video
No Wi-Fi
Return flight
Tue, 9 Aug17:05 – 09:45+1
Vancouver (YVR) – Glasgow (GLA)
Air Transat 296 · Economy Class · Airbus A330
Average legroom (79 cm)
Overnight flight
8h 40m
In-seat USB power
On-demand video
No Wi-Fi0
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