C$ 171 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Montreal

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stopsC$ 394
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsC$ 509
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 498
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 344
San Jose
San Jose3 stopsC$ 500
Fresno
Fresno3 stopsC$ 617
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stopsC$ 394
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsC$ 509
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 498
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 344
San Jose
San Jose3 stopsC$ 500
Fresno
Fresno3 stopsC$ 617

Cheap Flights from Montreal to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to California

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
WestJet Logo
6:45 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.
YUL
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PSP
13h 20m2 stops
WestJet Logo
1:05 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.
PSP
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YUL
8h 37m1 stop
C$ 344WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
WestJet Logo
6:45 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.
YUL
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PSP
13h 20m1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:05 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.
PSP
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YUL
8h 37m1 stop
C$ 373WestJet
Thu, 26 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
WestJet Logo
7:30 p.m. - 9:33 p.m.
YUL
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LAS
29h 03m1 stop
WestJet Logo
8:05 a.m. - 12:38 a.m.
LAS
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YUL
13h 33m2 stops
C$ 390WestJet
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Air Canada Logo
5:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
YUL
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PSP
8h 35m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:25 a.m. - 11:21 p.m.
PSP
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YUL
8h 56m1 stop
C$ 417Air Canada
Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:28 p.m.
YUL
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PSP
14h 28m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:42 p.m.
PSP
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YUL
12h 42m2 stops
C$ 449United Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
American Airlines Logo
12:59 p.m. - 10:34 p.m.
YUL
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PSP
12h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:48 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
PSP
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YUL
17h 57m2 stops
C$ 467American Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Air Canada Logo
5:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
YUL
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PSP
8h 35m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:25 a.m. - 6:31 a.m.
PSP
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YUL
16h 06m2 stops
C$ 474Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
7:12 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.
YUL
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SAN
9h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:35 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.
SAN
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YUL
13h 29m1 stop
C$ 501American Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
United Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 5:28 p.m.
YUL
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SAN
11h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 a.m. - 9:17 p.m.
SAN
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YUL
12h 02m2 stops
C$ 509United Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 16 Mar
Porter Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 12:43 p.m.
YUL
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SFO
8h 58m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.
SFO
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YUL
7h 50m1 stop
C$ 516Porter Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at C$ 405 round-trip. The most popular route is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 586.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 588, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California is October, when tickets cost C$ 446 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 677 and C$ 564 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Montreal to California, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 183
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Las Vegas

Flights from Montreal to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Montreal to California 
JordanFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Mar 2025
Buy ticket early. This is a very overpriced route that Air Canada monopolizes. In one day my one way ticket jumped from $325 or so to $535 USD.
HibaFlew with Porter Airlines
YUL
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SFO
Aug 2024
People with kids or disabilities should be informed that boarding this flight requires taking stairs and a bus. Also, although this was over 5 hr flight, we were only served tiny snack bag and a drink. WiFi was great👍.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Aug 2024
US bound terminal has very few good options and one lounge that’s always over capacity. Make sure to eat well before getting there.
ROSEMARY JOFlew with Air Canada
YUL
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LAX
Jan 2024
Purchase your own food in the terminal after security to bring on the plane with you with a large bottle of water

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any lounges for travelers to relax in at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Yes, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers several lounges where travelers can relax before their flights. Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi. It's located in the international area of the airport. The VIP Lounge offers amenities like snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

  • How can I go from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center?

    To travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, you have several transportation options. The FlyAway Bus service operates from Los Angeles International Airport to various locations in Los Angeles, including Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, and more. Buses are scheduled regularly and offer a convenient and affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

  • What parking options are there at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. EconoParc P5 is an economical parking option located a short shuttle ride away from the terminal. Multi-Level Parking is available in P1, P2, and P7. These parking garages offer covered parking spaces, providing protection from the weather. They are suitable for short-term and long-term parking.

  • What dining options are available at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    SAN features a range of casual dining restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Examples include Phil's BBQ, California Pizza Kitchen, and Saffron. There are sit-down restaurants at the airport where travelers can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience with a broader menu selection. Examples include Rock & Brews and Beaudevin Wine Bar.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Montreal to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Montreal to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Montreal to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 714 on average. Morning departures are around 9% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,211.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Those who are traveling from Montreal to California can arrive at several major airports in the state. Located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves as a major gateway to both domestic and international destinations. Situated in San Mateo County near San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major hub for international flights, especially those coming from Canada.
  • There is a hotel located directly at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is situated within the airport complex, offering convenient accommodations for travelers arriving or departing from Montreal. The hotel is directly connected to the airport terminals, allowing easy access for guests.
  • If you will be traveling from Montreal to California with a small child, keep in mind that Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several Mamava nursing pods that can be accessed for free. These pods have outlets, running water, and comfortable seating, making them a private and convenient area to tend to your little one.
  • You have several transportation options to travel from downtown Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates buses and the STM Express 747 bus line specifically connects downtown Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
  • When traveling with a furry friend from Montreal to California, remember that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. You can find indoor areas in each terminal and there are several outdoor grassy areas with complimentary waste bags and trash cans.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Montreal to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Montreal to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 405 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Food
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

4.0 OkayAidan, Jan 2026
YHM - YEG
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Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

Our flight was delayed by a bit. I appreciated that we were kept informed on why periodically. Boarding was fine. I overheard one flight attendant sounding very rude to a passenger who was not paying attention to the safety demonstration. The snacks were minimal as it was a short flight. There was no entertainment. Overall the flight was good back to LGA.

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

Great flight, great landing, nice staff. Our seats were a little cramped.

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

Overall good experience. The wait for baggage at our destination was quite long, but other than that everything was good as expected

Loading was delayed multiple times, due to what seemed like boarding pass check system failures, or poor process. Additional delays due to plane congestion on the airport tarmac. All was made up by comfortable seating, good food and good in-flight entertainment.

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

I selected "carry-on" for a round trip on Kayak, but my return flight on WestJet did not include a carry-on and they would not allow me to add one. My only option was to add a "checked bag" which I had to wait for on the luggage carousel after landing. Not a good experience.

I was seated near a "stinky" person. That's not the fault of Westjet🙁😶‍🌫️

Do not fly on WestJet if you have a connection. It failed to integrate with my connecting Delta flight and I almost missed it.

There was a man who was very rude at boarding. On the other hand personal bag measuring box is too small compared to USA airlines,

My seat was not comfortable. Flight was smooth. Regretfully we had two delays before takeoff

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

The staff could not have been any friendlier. Lots of usb ports on our aircraft.

It was crazy, boarded over a hour late from scheduled departure. Then when arrived in BNA issued with getting off the plane…over 1/2 hour. Not looking forward to flying Air Canada, ever again.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

Flight was cancelled last minute due to Air Canada strike leaving us stranded and having to stressfully find a way home that cost hundreds of dollars in excess cost added to the trip. Having just experienced our mother's funeral service, this was not a good way to end our trip.

Horrible, experience, 5 hours delay, they changed gates 3 times, the last one we had to wait for 1::30 hre for the door to open to get to that gate. 0 apologies from Air Canada, they don’t care at all about their passengers

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

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