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Both Air Canada & Cathay Pacific use Terminal 7 of JFK Airport - all you need to do is walk over to your connecting gate (assuming that Air Canada transfers bags to Cathay flight - if not, you need to claim your bags on the arrivals level , check them in with Cathay, go through security and on to your gates (T7 has gates 1-12).

You did not mention which AP you will arrive at from Toronto: I presume you arrive at LAX (Los Angeles) - where AC uses Terminal 2 (T2) and CP will depart from the Bradley Terminal (TBIT or TB). Do not assume transfer baggage by AC - check with them! - if not, you would have to claim your bags & re-check them in at CP counter at TB. To get to TB you have the option of walking from T2, passing T3, walking around the bend to TB - or taking the blue shuttle bus on the isle in front of each terminal running ever 12-15 mins and taking about 6 mins. In either case you need to go through security check at TB before proceeding to your gate. (At TB Past ticket counters A to F are the escalators (at A & F) leading to the TSA Screening, and past that you have in the center bus gates 107-112 and bus gates 113-118, as well as Gates 101-108 to the left, and gates 119 -123 to the right - gateways offer food & drink & shops.

You did not mention which AP you will arrive at from Toronto: I presume you arrive at LAX (Los Angeles) - where AC uses Terminal 2 (T2) and CP will depart from the Bradley Terminal (TBIT or TB). Do not assume transfer baggage by AC - check with them! - if not, you would have to claim your bags & re-check them in at CP counter at TB. To get to TB you have the option of walking from T2, passing T3, walking around the bend to TB - or taking the blue shuttle bus on the isle in front of each terminal running ever 12-15 mins and taking about 6 mins. In either case you need to go through security check at TB before proceeding to your gate. (At TB Past ticket counters A to F are the escalators (at A & F) leading to the TSA Screening, and past that are the gateways to gates 1-8 tjrpigj 134A - gateways offer food & drink & shops.

Yes these are allowed - its the liquids that they usually make you trash - so no fruit cups, avoid yogurts, etc. If you have a sauce for the sandwich put it on the bread do not store it separate.

Yes you can!

TSA is concerned about liquids, but generally not about food. I bought a Subway sandwich at SFO before security and brought it onto the plane with no problems.

Seniors age 75 and above no longer have to take off their shoes.

Correct. The TSA recently realised that people over 75 are incapable of carrying bombs in their shoes.

If you can't get a statement from his doctor, try to bring along receipt of where you bought it (drugstore?). When approaching TSA security, take device out and show officer in attendance, along with receipt.

Thank you! I have the original box and label and a note from his doctor! Should be good to go! Thanks again!

I have flown numerous times with my kids...one carries an Epi; never been an issue at security. They are fully aware of these life-saving medications.

As a general rule, all international ARRIVALS (including US citizens) need to go through TSA check /customs clearance. I to the length of time you can stay on a visa waiver passport, you need to contact tsa.com.

Put medications in separate plastic bag into your carry-on bag, take it out before security check and put it on the conveyor belt.

Do I need to bring prescription medicines in original bottles, or can I put them in smaller containers

A notarized letter from one of the parents stating who you are and authorizing you taking the child on a trip would surely do the trick.

No, you need a valid passport, not expiring 6 months from day of entry at U.S. As an international arrival in the U.S. you need to go through passport check, pick up your bags, go through customs clearance, and if continuing with another flight, re-check-in your bags, taking 35-50 mins.

I see today's Qatar arrival from Doha, Flight # 51, to arrive at 2:55pm at IAD (Dulles Airport) - gate IAB. I cannot tell you which gate y0u will depart from, as United Airlines uses the A, B & C midfield concourses with corresponding gates (i.e., gate A5, or B35, or C30). Look at your ticket and on arrival at overhead screens for your departure flight number, gate & departure time. Arriving passengers: International arrivals will board the shuttle to US Customs located at the west end of the main terminal. There you need to go through passport check, pick up bags, go through US customs clearance and then re-check-in your bag where indicated. As international arrival, continuing your journey, you must use the shuttle bus to your connecting gate (not the AeroTrain!). You are guided by signs & attendants - also feel free to ask any airport or airline attendant if you need assistance. IMPORTANT: For getting from gate to gate, allow at least one hour 15 minutes - more is even better (this is summer time here and airports are crowded with people). Do consult your doctor as to what you should bring onboard the plane to make you comfortable. Good luck to you! The Underground Aerotrain runs in a continuous loop from the main terminal's post-security area to the center of the midfield concourses A/B and C/D, takes minutes

Whether you make a stopover at a US airport or going straight from Mexico to London - you will need a valid passport, which does not expire within six months after your arrival. That's all.