Struck by the WestJet curse!

[Canadian Harmony]

Original flight 14-18 October through airmiles WJ Vancouver to Santa Ana.
Changed to 15-17th.

Thank goodness for Airmiles people calling me to tell me. My miles were returned in 20 minutes and I’ve now booked myself 14-18 AC Vancouver to LAX.

I had to call Karmel shuttle to change my shuttle times. I had to call and change my covid testing at YVR.

The big downside is now my return flight leaves at 7:30 am! Meaning I have to leave my hotel at 4:15am!! Imma gonna be tiiiiired!

I have done the online LA form. Anything else I need to do to prepare for LAX? I’m a Santa Ana traveller so any hints for arrivals and departures at this larger airport would be appreciated.

 

[valiamo]

So much different from SNA... (never guess which one I prefer, but I also love my directs from YEG to LAX)

From the arrivals head down to the baggage area, and your bags will arrive in about 30-40 minutes. If you are like me, hit the biffy before you leave the arrivals area, it will be about 1.5 hours until you hit your hotel (depending on traffic)

If you do not have a driver waiting for you, then when you get your bags at LAX walk out and look for the "Green" shuttle area. There should be one right near the exit for the terminal. This is where you will find representatives for the various transport companies, and give them your reservation #. Expect to have a wait for your vehicle to arrive, as they will have to come from an off site holding area to get you. If you have a driver waiting then they can help you and take you over to where they have parked their vehicle.

Expect the long, long drive down to the hotel area, and then expect that your hotel will not let you check in until after 4.