Originally Posted by
172pilot
The lounge will be busy regardless of the time. With all the new TATL routes that AC has added, the INTL MLL is too small.
It's the window for those evening TATLs that is the problem, as many flights go out within a timeframe that causes overcrowding etc in the MLL.
I found it just fine for afternoon departures to HND/NRT and even the late afternoon LH to MUC.
OP has a late flight out, but the issue is if he and his group want to be there with enough time prior to their departure to have some food and drink, it will be crowded. Of course, closer to closing time, there may be less food options etc.
Perhaps some of those FTers who do the later AC LHR flights can offer some info.
I also agree with comments above that depending on expectations and the time they plan to be at the MLL, a restaurant may be a better option.