Indirect route from India

[binnareyn]

This info is wrong, the travel guide says transit is allowed from India to Toronto as long as the layover is below 6 hours. And there is Rapid PCR testing facility at the transit area.

This is dated 19 August 2021, 04:40 PM

 

[vsmkrm298]

if booking directly on eithad website price is about CAD $2800+

Ya, this is like 4 times the usual price. I used to go to and from YVR to HYD with around 1300 CAD when there wasn't any pandemic.

 

[Janin_nl]

The latest info from etihad is as below:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1428229003467493379

 

[winlife]

The latest info from etihad is as below:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1428229003467493379

We can't rely on tweets, only on what is written on website. Its common for companies including IRCC to ignore what they themselves said in tweets and point to website. We should call them or tweet them to update this "transit to Toronto" info on their latest news in website.

 

[Janin_nl]

The travel guide literally says that you can proceed with this route..all you have to do is enter your departure and arrival city..

 

[winlife]

The travel guide literally says that you can proceed with this route..all you have to do is enter your departure and arrival city..

Travel guide was written Aug 15 or earlier. Its already old information. The latest news was released Aug 19. Latest information takes precedence.

"Due to restrictions in place by the Indian authorities, guests will only be able to transit to destinations in Africa until further notice. "

This is a restriction placed by India. The travel bubble info is available here as well, https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/en/about-air-transport-bubbles
However, I don't know if Etihad will actually implement this rule or unknowingly break it. I will trust this route only after someone flies to Canada using this.

 

[winlife]

Anyone know US visa rules? I don't think we can enter US if we have US tourist visa. But can we transit US if we have US tourist visa?

 

[captainarabiia]

Anyone know US visa rules? I don't think we can enter US if we have US tourist visa. But can we transit US if we have US tourist visa?

Refer to the US Travel advisory website.

 

[jaaayy]

What are the cons of traveling via the Etihad Abu Dhabi route in the month of OCT from India?

 

[Dx86]

August 19 2021 I called Etihad airways to confirm the new arrangements. As per Etihad customer service, Indian passport holder can travel to Canada via Abu Dhabi on Canadian visitor visa. Requirements are - Negative RT-PCR test from the departing country in India. Test must be done within 48 Hours. Etihad will also book your Rapid RT-PCR test at your departing city in India and once you arrive in Abu dhabi, they will assist you for Rapid RT-PCR test. Payment should be done at the departing facility in India in advance. In Abu Dhabi, you will get the test results in 90 mins. I don't see any official announcement on the Etihad website yet.

 

[Becksterd]

August 19 2021 I called Etihad airways to confirm the new arrangements. As per Etihad customer service, Indian passport holder can travel to Canada via Abu Dhabi on Canadian visitor visa. Requirements are - Negative RT-PCR test from the departing country in India. Test must be done within 48 Hours. Etihad will also book your Rapid RT-PCR test at your departing city in India and once you arrive in Abu dhabi, they will assist you for Rapid RT-PCR test. Payment should be done at the departing facility in India in advance. In Abu Dhabi, you will get the test results in 90 mins. I don't see any official announcement on the Etihad website yet.

Sounds like good news.

 

[Becksterd]

August 19 2021 I called Etihad airways to confirm the new arrangements. As per Etihad customer service, Indian passport holder can travel to Canada via Abu Dhabi on Canadian visitor visa. Requirements are - Negative RT-PCR test from the departing country in India. Test must be done within 48 Hours. Etihad will also book your Rapid RT-PCR test at your departing city in India and once you arrive in Abu dhabi, they will assist you for Rapid RT-PCR test. Payment should be done at the departing facility in India in advance. In Abu Dhabi, you will get the test results in 90 mins. I don't see any official announcement on the Etihad website yet.

Please update if anyone is going to take this route and once you have landed safely in Canada.

 

[Dx86]

I have booked a ticket for my dad Sep 14th from AMD to YYZ via Abu Dhabi. Will keep you guys posted

 

[NaineshPatel]

August 19 2021 I called Etihad airways to confirm the new arrangements. As per Etihad customer service, Indian passport holder can travel to Canada via Abu Dhabi on Canadian visitor visa. Requirements are - Negative RT-PCR test from the departing country in India. Test must be done within 48 Hours. Etihad will also book your Rapid RT-PCR test at your departing city in India and once you arrive in Abu dhabi, they will assist you for Rapid RT-PCR test. Payment should be done at the departing facility in India in advance. In Abu Dhabi, you will get the test results in 90 mins. I don't see any official announcement on the Etihad website yet.

You are right.
We can travel via this route.

https://www.etihad.com/en-ca/travel-updates/all-destinations-travel-guides

They have already mentioned on their website that they are conducting PCR test on airport.

One person already traveled through this route and he is Toronto now. He posted about this trip on Facebook group.

 

[Becksterd]

You are right.
We can travel via this route.

https://www.etihad.com/en-ca/travel-updates/all-destinations-travel-guides

They have already mentioned on their website that they are conducting PCR test on airport.

One person already traveled through this route and he is Toronto now. He posted about this trip on Facebook group.

which FB group?