Originally Posted by
vytas315
Let me know if I understand this correctly: I'm flying NBO > LHR > YYZ > BWI, the last two segments on AC J (P class). On the way in I have almost 4 hours in YYZ but I don't believe that I will have Signature Suite access. If I understand correctly I'll be funneled to US pre-clearance and the trans-border section of the terminal from which I will not have access to this lounge.
Is there any way that I can filter back into the international area and make use of the lounge during the layover? If I make it to the lounge, will they even grant me access since I'm only arriving from an international flight and continuing trans-border?
On the return I'll have only 1.5 hours in YYZ so will have access but little time to enjoy it.
You will not have access. You are correct that you will be in a different departure area specific to US departures, having pre-cleared US customs and immigration. Further, your ticket in that direction is not eligible for access: "*International Business Class customers travelling on an Air Canada-operated flight (to Europe, Asia and South America) originally booked and ticketed in the following booking classes will be eligible for access to the Air Canada Signature Suite: J, C, D, Z, P." Neither the LHR-YYZ nor the YYZ-BWI boarding pass fulfill the criteria (again, you'd have physical difficulty even reaching this departure area).
bawm