YVR-CPH: Connection Time Question
Hey all.
Found a great deal to fly from Vancouver to Copenhagen in September but have some concerns about connection times and whether or not a checked bag would make it.
There are two options for this route:
YVR-YWG-YHZ-CPH with 1h25m in YWG, and 50m in YHZ for $563
YVR-YHZ-CPH with 50m in YHZ for $776
Obviously would like to save some money here and book the cheaper flight despite the layovers, but open to buying the more expensive option if it's less stress logistically. I'm a bit concerned about the 50m layover in Halifax because I usually check a bag, but if I need to do a carry-on so be it. Catch is, these are both ultrabasic fares and I would prefer to not gate-check, cause at that point I should've just checked a bag. If I do check a bag, will it make it onto the plane to Copenhagen during the Halifax layover? I would buy a seat closer to the front when booking so I can get off quickly too.
If anyone has any experience with any of these legs/this route, any insight would be super helpful! Haven't flown Westjet since before covid so not sure how things have been lately. Thanks!