Originally Posted by
briguychau
The YVR-JFK leg uses the regular International Terminal at YVR (usually gate D73), since it's after the US Pre-clearance section closes (and it would be a hassle if all transiting passengers had to get their luggage, go through US customs, and re-check their luggage in Vancouver). So yes, you can access the lounge.
That's not the point...
US Pre-clearance section does not 'close'. US bound flights are operated right through the day. But YVR-JFK flight does not pre-clear US customs and thus you have access to lounge in the main International Departure hall. Its located right after security, talk the lift to the 2nd or 3rd floor I think.