Is Instant Maple Leaf Lounge Access available with points?
Jul 23, 2014, 12:02 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 7
Is Instant Maple Leaf Lounge Access available with points?
Hello Frequent Travellers-
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice.
My husband and I have a brutal 5 hour layover tomorrow in YUL, during a trip from BCN to YEG. And it happens to be on Rouge....argh!
I would like to use points to purchase MLL access.
I realize that it isn't the best deal, but $100 for 2 people is a little steep.
When trying to book this through Aeroplan, at the bottom of the page it says "passes take 2-4 weeks for delivery."
Is this for real?
Is there really no way to use your points for instant access?
I am trying to believe that Air Canada is not THAT evil!
Thanks for any advice.
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice.
My husband and I have a brutal 5 hour layover tomorrow in YUL, during a trip from BCN to YEG. And it happens to be on Rouge....argh!
I would like to use points to purchase MLL access.
I realize that it isn't the best deal, but $100 for 2 people is a little steep.
When trying to book this through Aeroplan, at the bottom of the page it says "passes take 2-4 weeks for delivery."
Is this for real?
Is there really no way to use your points for instant access?
I am trying to believe that Air Canada is not THAT evil!
Thanks for any advice.
Jul 23, 2014, 12:36 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
The domestic YUL lounge isn't worth spending your points on.
If you leave security there are a bunch of restaurants and a few shops.
With a 5 hour layover, you could probably get a day rate at the on-site Marriott and have a shower, refresh before continuing on.
If you leave security there are a bunch of restaurants and a few shops.
With a 5 hour layover, you could probably get a day rate at the on-site Marriott and have a shower, refresh before continuing on.
Jul 23, 2014, 10:06 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YVR
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Don't know if it's worth it (judging from the website, it seems like it may be), but if you don't want to do the day rate at the Marriott, there is another lounge at the airport. Better price, though what they quote is only for 3 hours, so you'd have to check with the staff to see the price for say four hours. Could give them a quick call in the morning before you leave, perhaps?
Anyway, the quoted price per adult for three hours is $36.79. Here's the link if you're interested.
Anyway, the quoted price per adult for three hours is $36.79. Here's the link if you're interested.
Jul 24, 2014, 7:49 am
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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The World Mastercard lounge is actually reasonably good. They have real food, decent alcohol and sparkling wine 
I access it with Priority Pass so don't pay per use of course but it's a decent lounge, better than the domestic Plaza lounges at YYZ for sure.
I access it with Priority Pass so don't pay per use of course but it's a decent lounge, better than the domestic Plaza lounges at YYZ for sure.