Generally, Canadian universities begin their academic year in September. The period leading up to September is a crucial preparation phase for those immigrating to Canada for their studies. So, what should students immigrating to Canada keep in mind when boarding their flights? Below is a summary of relevant information compiled for you.
1. How to book flight tickets?
If you wish to choose a direct flight from China to Canada, tickets generally need to be booked 10 days in advance. July and August are peak seasons for travel to Canada, and tickets are often in high demand; therefore, it is recommended to book about 20 days in advance. Students can contact the Beijing or Shanghai offices of Air Canada, the Beijing ticket office of Air China, or other authorized ticket agencies directly. In addition, there are more economical connecting flights available. These flights require a stopover in a third country, usually South Korea or Japan. Interested students may consult Japan Airlines, Korean Air, or their authorized ticket agencies.
2. What are the requirements for packing luggage?
Requirements regarding luggage packaging:
Checked luggage should be packed in a way that can withstand a certain amount of pressure, be fully enclosed, have secure locks, and be tightly bound.
The carrier may refuse to accept checked luggage that does not meet packaging requirements or may not assume responsibility for any damage or breakage.
Air Canada baggage regulations:
Air Canada passengers are allowed to carry two pieces of checked baggage and one piece of carry-on baggage free of charge.
Checked baggage: Two pieces of free checked baggage
Specifications per piece: Length + Width + Height ≤ 158 cm
Weight per piece: ≤ 32 kg
Carry-on baggage: One piece of free carry-on baggage
Specifications per piece: Length + Width + Height ≤ 112 cm
Weight per piece: ≤ 8 kg
Excess baggage: Exceeding the above allowance but not exceeding the specifications for a single piece of luggage:
Vancouver, Canada: 860 CAD/piece
Other cities in Canada: 1020 CAD/piece
3. Items that may not be transported as luggage
Of course, there is one more point that people need to be aware of: passengers must not include flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, radioactive, polymerizable, magnetic, or other dangerous goods in their checked or personal luggage. Passengers must not carry items prohibited from exit, entry, or transit by the laws, government orders, or regulations of the People's Republic of China or the countries involved in the transport process, nor other restricted items. Passengers are not permitted to carry weapons or sharp objects and lethal weapons on board the aircraft. Checked luggage must not contain currency, jewelry, gold and silver items, negotiable instruments, securities, or other valuables.
The above information is the pre-departure flight preparation guide for Canadian immigration students introduced by our editors. We hope this helps you better prepare for your studies at a Canadian university.
