Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I recently got in on a YUL-YYZ BP below 50. I didn't even need to mention I'd just flown AC J from Europe.
But they've always been much more relaxed with SEs.
If you start the conversation with "I could really use a shower", that may help.
And I was once denied with a gate 51 BP as SE MM. Had to plead my non-case with the concierge that denied me.
So, yeah I agree, and like I said, YMMV.
