Flying out of Vancouver

[Krikit 1,163]

We're going to Vancouver in a few weeks but we're flying into Seattle then driving so that we can go with Southwest. The tickets were way too cheap to pass up. Or you can take the Amtrak from Vancouver or Victoria to Seattle, which is pretty cheap. $35 one way from Vancouver. I have Southwest's DING program downloaded onto my computer, so I just watch the sales that way..... that's where you get the best deals. They show the regular sales on their website also, but you can't get the deep discount ones there that you get on DING.

[TimandJoyce 1]

*sigh* Thanks for the ideas. I think though that I'll just pay for my luggage. My anxiety and adrenalin will be up that day. The flight leaves at at a good time from Vancouver, although it gets in a little late on the other side. But at least I'll get there the same day! And I'm only doing this once. I told Tim, maybe I just won't fly American again after this. With all the other airlines allowing first bag free, you'd think they'd jump on the same boat!

[Krikit 1,163]

With all the other airlines allowing first bag free, you'd think they'd jump on the same boat!

Two bags free with Southwest. Up to 50 lbs each.

[carslo 0]

Thank you! I can hardly believe I am here.

Janet

Welcome to the U.S., Janet!!!

Best wishes for your new life in your new "home"!!!

[carslo 0]

I came on a CR-I visa and there is not I-94. It is an immigration visa as we were already married. Oh btw my suitcase I paid $20.00 for didnt make the connection in Dencer so they had to sent it to out house in Hawthorne. It isn't very far from the airport.

Janet

Here is my POE experience this morning.

- Arrived at YVR at 0510 for my 0823 flight

- HUGE line up at United Airlines - they told me I couldn't take my laptop and a carry on suitcase Paid $20.00 to check my carry on suitcase

- 0545 arrived at first customs officer "I am here to have my visa proceeded" - he seemed confused on what to do with all my stuff. He asked where I worked I explained that I had worked for the Vancouver School Board and that Friday was my last day of work. He wanted to know if I owned a house in Cali. Eventually he asked me to proceed through the double doors

- 0555 nice young officer takes my work hands back the xray and asks me to take a seat and I will get you out of here as soon as possible. A couple of minutes later he takes me into another room and asks me to sign a paper in a small rectangle with a Sharpie and then takes 2 fingerprints. He get me some cleaner up i had wiped it away already. Then he takes me to the counter and explains about the visa and welcomes me to the USA.

15 minutes tops!! Easy peasy!!

Janet

Wow!! I was thinking of a carry on and laptop too...I was going to put my laptop in a bag I sometimes use as a purse to carry my camera, wallet, magazines, etc. and a carry on. I might have to do some quick re-thinking!! ( or just bring $20 extra cash... )

Good to hear the cross over wasn't that bad!! I hope I'm just as fortunate! Do you get your 1-94 at the crossing? Or do you even get one for the kind of visa your on?

[TimandJoyce 1]

I came on a CR-I visa and there is not I-94. It is an immigration visa as we were already married. Oh btw my suitcase I paid $20.00 for didnt make the connection in Dencer so they had to sent it to out house in Hawthorne. It isn't very far from the airport.

Janet

Right. I think I realized that after I posted that you wouldn't get one. I'm pretty sure I will when I cross. Now I'm just in the figuring out stage of how and when to send down my belongings since I can't without a copy of the I-94. I really don't feel I warrant a moving company, ie: the relocubes, as I don't have much at all, just a few boxes. Kinda hoping I can give money to my sister, and a letter of authorization, and have her send them down after.

Good news though...I accepted an offer on my house!! So glad I have that as an asset! The CO was satisfied with that as Tim falls short of the 125% he needed. We got the visa on assets alone and no co sponsor!

Glad you got your suitcase!! I'm going with two this time, as I want as many clothes with me when I move.

Edited July 2, 2009 by TimandJoyce