Originally Posted by
Antonio8069
It looks like AC has changed its access policy for this MLL i.e. limiting access for trans border passengers:
* Maple Leaf Lounge access is not available for flights to the United-States when departing from Ottawa.
I often visit this lounge en route to EWR. Does this mean no longer?
Where are you coming from? What status?
If you transit in YOW you could get to the MLL door. With some sufficient status, you could get in. For more than an hour connection, you would put your connection in jeopardy, having to clear security and us pre-clearance.
I used YOW as my TB transfer just once since I got status. It's arguably a worse TB area than YHZ, and I never head direct to the US from home. Take that for what a stranger's opinion online is worth.