To Canada from ND - Lets Plan travel together

[johncool]

according to world ranking cathay pacific, qatar etc are 5 star ranking airlines.
british airways comes in 4star.
whereas KLM comes in 3 star dear,,,,,
rating is based on eacha nd everythingservice,skills,delays, customer views etc etc.
also check on airlinequality.com/StarRanking

 

[precious metals]

I think its not a good idea to go with lesser known airlines... like Aerosvit as sometimes you may encounter very bad experiences with them...

like really old aircrafts, cancellations of flight, u might have to pay for food & secondly u might not even get indian food or food to your taste... whereas Air india has the latest aircrafts, tickets are inclusive of food & beverages etc...

This is my personal experience & thoughts... u might differ...

The points raised are very much valid. Cost being charged by 5 star are negligible as compared to safety, comfort and food.

One shud not compromise on safety. It has been witnessed that lower charging airlines, pilots, aircraft maintenance, staff training is inadequate.

Thanks.

 

[vermajagdish]

Just an update I have booked aerovist for 3-may.

 

[CAPR]

Friends,

Could you please let me know the best way to carry 10K CAD from here ....

good to open a bank account or TCs or cash ???

If cash / TCs any good exchange offices that you are aware of .....

Please share your thoughts on this....

 

[victor.shareen]

hey,

can anybody tell m how long is the validity of the PR visa....i mean how much time do u get before u make ur first entry ?


Thanks,

Shareen

 

[johncool]

hi CAPR....
i was too thinking of TC and drafts previously....
i m thinking finally to take cash...
i m keeping an eye on exchange rate from couple of weeeks.
and waiting to fall it as low as expected.ll get it exchanged from any agent and ll carry over cash.

 

[johncool]

its written on visa itself.
7 to 8 months

 

[victor.shareen]

its written on visa itself.
7 to 8 months

oh ok...i have just sent my passport to ND VO....so just wanted to have an idea...Thanks John


Shareen

 

[ankipanki]

hey guys...

I have booked my tickets for 30-apr on air india...

@johncool... don't get the exchange from any agent as the rate also differs from agent to agent...

I would suggest u to compare rates of some of the agents & then make the best chaoice...

I know it for a fact since I have exchanged money frequently in the past...

the exchange rates depends on how much commission does a specific agent wants to keep for himself..

if u are getting higher amount of currency exchanged u can negotiate with the agents for the rate too

 

[CAPR]

Any specific reason in avoiding TC / Drafts ??

hi CAPR....
i was too thinking of TC and drafts previously....
i m thinking finally to take cash...
i m keeping an eye on exchange rate from couple of weeeks.
and waiting to fall it as low as expected.ll get it exchanged from any agent and ll carry over cash.

 

[CAPR]

I am flying on 14th April via AirIndia (Chennai_NewDelhi_Toronto). Anybody travelling on the same date ?

 

[CAPR]

Yes, I second Johncool.

In general, visa end date will be 1 yr from your medical date or your passport expiry date which ever is earlier.

its written on visa itself.
7 to 8 months

 

[johncool]

thanks alot ankipanki
i ll negotiate well before exchangin d money.
@ CAPR : i m not sure bout the exchange rate tax or something on DD's and TC"s.
thats why decided to carry cash anyways.
account opening ll be easy and quick there.ll get the money deposited there

 

[Naavy100]

I am flying on 14th April via AirIndia (Chennai_NewDelhi_Toronto). Anybody travelling on the same date ?

Not the same date but same plane

AI-187

 

[ankit_20]

Just an update I have booked aerovist for 3-may.

All the best