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Maxim Shulga 44e071e300 docs(trip): choose UA1333 / AC573 for MS & LK flights
9:47 AM out Sep 20 (lands SFO 12:11 PM), 7:30 PM back Oct 4. Book
via United, ~CA$1,470 all-in for 2 with one checked bag. Sep 20
becomes an afternoon-start SF day.
2026-08-30 21:31:01 -07:00

1.3 KiB

Flights — MS & LK

LK flies with MS on both legs (YVR ↔ SFO). She leaves the group Sep 22 and rejoins Sep 27 around 5 PM in LA.

Chosen — to book (selected Aug 31, 2026; not purchased yet):

Vancouver → San Francisco

Route Vancouver (YVR) → San Francisco (SFO)
Date Sep 20, 2026
Flight UA1333 (United-operated, AC codeshare)
Times Depart 9:47 AM → arrive SFO 12:11 PM

San Francisco → Vancouver

Route San Francisco (SFO) → Vancouver (YVR)
Date Oct 4, 2026
Flight AC573 (Air Canada-operated, UA codeshare)
Times Depart 7:30 PM → arrive YVR 9:50 PM

Booking: through United (Economy, not Basic) — CA$1,370 for 2 + CA$100 one checked bag (fee covers the whole trip) ≈ CA$1,470 all-in. Free seat selection and changes, no refunds (refundable fare +CA$100/person). Prices checked Aug 31 — re-verify at checkout, and set passenger count to 2.

Consequence for Sep 20: SFO arrival 12:11 PM → rental pickup ~1 PM; the Golden Gate / waterfront day starts mid-afternoon — trim the Sep 20 plan accordingly.

Not included: No LA → Las Vegas flight is needed; that leg will be driven in the rental car.