Advantages: clean, good security Disadvantages: long queues at immigration, customs, security and baggage claim, not much shopping or dining
...are planning a trip to Toronto, you will encounter Toronto Pearson International Airport, also known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport or YYZ. The airport now consists of three terminals. Established in 1939, this airport is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Toronto and is ranked at number 28 amongst the world's busiest airports, handling nearly 30 million passengers in 2005. But is the airport really equipped to please all these ...
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Advantages: Quickly through Candian immigration & customs Disadvantages: Far too much walking!
Recently I had the misfortune to fly into Pearson International Airport on a trip from Glasgow to Atlanta. Nothing wrong with the flight, or indeed with the view on the way in (Toronto looks like a beautiful city from the air, just on the edge of Lake Ontario).
The airport itself is pretty grim, with lots of concrete in evidence. However I had been told about this, and even warned that there was lots of walking to do, but trust me you cannot prepare ...
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Advantages: Good food. Disadvantages: No order in the gates, people weren't very helpful and my legs got tired.
I first stepped foot into the Toronto airport on my way to Edmonton. I was talking to a guy beside me, also heading to Edmonton, and he was telling me how terribly confusing it was to try and find your way around this airport. Well, let me tell you, I wasn't about to take his word for it. No, I thought I could figure it out no problem.
First I stepped out from my gate and asked the nearest person where my gate was. He stared down at my ticket, ...
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Advantages: Rats love it! Disadvantages: Old, dangerous, depressing, bad design, no services, dirty, rude staff, Satan as a neighbour
Few airports can offer a more depressing or unpleasant experience than Pearson International (YYZ) in Mississauga, near Toronto. But arriving at the airport is like Russian Roulette - fly into Terminal 3 and enjoy a world-class terminal; fly into Terminal 2 and you can survive on an old badly-designed building that has been rebuilt to some improvement; but fly into Terminal 1 and say goodbye to all that is right with the world. Terminal 1 was a disaster ...
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Advantages: Big, Shiny, New Disadvantages: Rail link between terminals incomplete; Some flights still leave from old T2
Ignore those pre-2004 reviews -- they describe a state of affairs that simply doesn't exist anymore.
I have been flying in and out of Pearson for years, and the new Terminal 1 makes all the difference in the world. Though a portion of it is still under construction, most Air Canada flights (and those of its Star Alliance partners) now use the new terminal. It is well laid out, architecturally impressive, and features attractive dining and shopping. ...
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Advantages: T2 at least is clean and modern Disadvantages: Getting out of the airport is a nightmare by road
Since my wife is wheelchair bound and we had arrived early, we sat in the Special Assistance departure area in T2 for some 3-4 hours in October this year (2001). A number of passengers arrived after us and left before us. The area has its own security guard but frankly she was as much use as a chocolate fireguard. We noticed that someone had left a carrier bag under one of the seats and waited to see what would happen. Absolutely nothing !! After ...
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Advantages: big, beautful, NEW Disadvantages: a little too big
After departing from YYZ to my journery to my former country of residence; England, i was blinded by the beautiful new T1 although it was reminded me of Paris Charles De Gualle Airport.
The new T1 was big. modern but easy to get lost in. Everything was all over the pklace including Check-in.
They had an absoloute gigantic food court, it was B 747 compared to T3's food court efforts.
There were several cafe's and restaraunts and fast food parllours ...
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Advantages: Gateway to another world Disadvantages: Large expanse of area, confusing terminals.
OK After much thought I am going to try and tidy my report up. This is my first one so please bear with me if it is a bit sloppy.
On arrival in Toronto the first thing we saw was SNOW SNOW and more SNOW. Both tired but very excited, we began our long long trek through the terminal to Immigration.
Unfortunately this airport is way too big, which makes for a lot of walking. I thought it was just me as a child that thought it when Iw as last there. ...
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The Toronto airport is one of the most ugly airports I have ever visited. I went to Fortlaulerdale, Montreal and other places and Toronto wins the prize for the most old and badly built airport. The corridors are confusing and everything looks decrepid. You have to go there for yourself to see this. If you can avoid going to Toronto do so. The restaurants aren't that bad. The food is good. The duty free shop isn't bad either. The service was the only ...
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Advantages: modern, good service Disadvantages: none
Pearson Airport, just outside of Toronto, in Mississauga (Ontario) is one of the finest I've had the pleasure of depatring and arriving at. No long lines at customs nor at departures(especially in new Terminal Three). Many shopping options for last minute souvenirs and other taxfree goodies, as well as interesting and particularly light architecture. Pearson is a well oiled machine with good service, clean facilities and decent foods for those who ...
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