I’m leaving for Montreal first thing in the morning, which is absolutely surreal! Since I am taking three flights both ways and do not trust Air Canada, I’ve decided to try to carry on all my luggage. When I checked-in an hour ago, I did say that I would be checking one suitcase, in case they decide not to let me carry on. Had I selected the ‘no checked luggage’ option, Air Canada would charge me $50 if they deemed it necessary for my luggage to be checked! Crazy!
Air Jazz, the puddle jumper that’s taking me from Penticton to Vancouver will require me to put my luggage under the plane at the point of embarkation because of the lack of cabin space. I went through that routine when I went to Chicago in ’99, so I know what to expect.
I’m allowed my suitcase, a laptop case, a small purse, and a coat, so that is what I will need to juggle through the airports tomorrow. My suitcase is very nice and has a place from which to hang the laptop case, so at least I won’t need to carry myself in most cases. Needless to say, I am going to have my eye on it the whole time!
I read the updated rules about liquids and noticed a new clause–the liquids must be identifiable. Last time I carried on my luggage I transferred my products to small bottles and they went through fine. But this clause makes me think that I need to be carrying original bottles. So, I went to Shopper’s Drugmart today and bought $10 worth of travel sized bottles. *sighs*
I have not decided to what extent, if any, I will be blogging about my trip.
I’m off to finish packing since I need to hit the road for 7:30. *yawn*
Have a good trip Rae, it has been a while!
Thanks!
I hope you have a great trip, and an easy amble though the check-in process.
I get to go through security SIX TIMES on this trip. Yay. Not. 😀
“Identifiable” bottles, I think I would throw in a bottle of Belvedere just to see what happens 🙂
Last time I did that, customs thought it was hilarious!
Have fun!! I envy the delicious French food in a gorgeous sophisticated city!
Oh, there are gourmets in Quebec, but our traditional cuisine involves fried potatoes, pork, and plenty of lard! 😀
BTW, I had to cross the border twice a day for four years between Detroit and Windsor. Even with a diplomatic passport that required security clearance and a Nexus pass that also required background check it was still a hassle…on my side, the U.S. side. I have been in Heaven teleworking the past year although I miss the view of the river and freighters from my 8th-floor office and restaurants in Little Italy.
I don’t think I could have put up with something like that for very long. Commutes are bad enough as it is!
I don’t miss my view of the local McDonald’s. 😀