Jan 2, 2017, 9:41 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This annual thread replaces the original 2008 - 2014 thread on the topic may be found here and the latest 2015 -2016 thread here.
Please note that due to recent updates to site-wide forum best practices Maple Leaf Lounge (MLL) entry passes may only be freely shared but not solicited in any form. Posts asking for passes will be deleted.
This thread isn't meant to serve as a substitute for the trading of airline instruments as those transactions are to be done within the Coupon Connection forum which does require a minimum number of posts & time on FT to be eligible to enter. This thread is meant to freely offer lounge entry passes to fellow forum members.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
Rules for the MLL Guest Passes
(originally posted by yyznomand)
(Subject to change by Air Canada)
These Guest Passes expire at the end of February each year
For those of you seeking passes, please note the restrictions on which lounges these passes can be used.
* Valid until XXXXX, at Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in the domestic and transborder departure zones of Canadian airports, along with those in Los Angeles and New York (LaGuardia) only.
* Not valid for entry into Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in the international departure zones of Canadian airports, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in international airports, Star Alliance airport lounges or affiliated lounges operated by other carriers
* When visiting an eligible Maple Leaf Lounge, this pass is valid in conjunction with a confirmed same-day departing ticket for a scheduled flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge.
This pass is not valid with any other airline
* A maximum of one Maple Leaf Lounge visit for one person is permitted with this pass
* Invitation of additional guests is not permitted with a Guest Pass
* Access is subject to space availability
(other rules are listed on the pass)
Please note that due to recent updates to site-wide forum best practices Maple Leaf Lounge (MLL) entry passes may only be freely shared but not solicited in any form. Posts asking for passes will be deleted.
This thread isn't meant to serve as a substitute for the trading of airline instruments as those transactions are to be done within the Coupon Connection forum which does require a minimum number of posts & time on FT to be eligible to enter. This thread is meant to freely offer lounge entry passes to fellow forum members.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
Rules for the MLL Guest Passes
(originally posted by yyznomand)
(Subject to change by Air Canada)
These Guest Passes expire at the end of February each year
For those of you seeking passes, please note the restrictions on which lounges these passes can be used.
* Valid until XXXXX, at Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in the domestic and transborder departure zones of Canadian airports, along with those in Los Angeles and New York (LaGuardia) only.
* Not valid for entry into Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in the international departure zones of Canadian airports, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges located in international airports, Star Alliance airport lounges or affiliated lounges operated by other carriers
* When visiting an eligible Maple Leaf Lounge, this pass is valid in conjunction with a confirmed same-day departing ticket for a scheduled flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge.
This pass is not valid with any other airline
* A maximum of one Maple Leaf Lounge visit for one person is permitted with this pass
* Invitation of additional guests is not permitted with a Guest Pass
* Access is subject to space availability
(other rules are listed on the pass)
Air Canada gifting MLL pass thread (2017 onwards)
Feb 6, 2018, 12:17 pm
#92
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I had ~20 minutes to kill in YYZ TB on Sunday, so I stood by the counter, watching.
One woman thought she was supposed to have access, but was told she didn't, so I walked over and gave her a pass.
One man had a TD Aeroplan card, and wanted him and his wife to come in. The card was only good for him. I walked over, handed them a pass, and the (different) agent said that their manager had said no passes - only paid entry. They were "too full".
For reference, it was certainly crowded, but nowhere near the busiest I've seen.
As a result, I'm holding 5 passes right now.
If you have over 100 posts, are not a troll, and could use 1-5 for you or friends/family between the ~15th (for shipping time) and 28th, send me a PM.
One woman thought she was supposed to have access, but was told she didn't, so I walked over and gave her a pass.
One man had a TD Aeroplan card, and wanted him and his wife to come in. The card was only good for him. I walked over, handed them a pass, and the (different) agent said that their manager had said no passes - only paid entry. They were "too full".
For reference, it was certainly crowded, but nowhere near the busiest I've seen.
As a result, I'm holding 5 passes right now.
If you have over 100 posts, are not a troll, and could use 1-5 for you or friends/family between the ~15th (for shipping time) and 28th, send me a PM.
Feb 8, 2018, 9:47 pm
#94
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I had ~20 minutes to kill in YYZ TB on Sunday, so I stood by the counter, watching.
...One man had a TD Aeroplan card, and wanted him and his wife to come in. The card was only good for him. I walked over, handed them a pass, and the (different) agent said that their manager had said no passes - only paid entry. They were "too full".
For reference, it was certainly crowded, but nowhere near the busiest I've seen.
...One man had a TD Aeroplan card, and wanted him and his wife to come in. The card was only good for him. I walked over, handed them a pass, and the (different) agent said that their manager had said no passes - only paid entry. They were "too full".
For reference, it was certainly crowded, but nowhere near the busiest I've seen.
And while we're at it, just what is the definition of a lounge being "too full"? If it is bodies, could one not wait a minute for someone to exit? I have never seen staff walking around with a clicker counter... though I have only visited YYZ MLL a couple times in my life. Though if truly busy, the agent was likely doing them a favour of skipping the madhouse!
Quite kind of you to lurk by the counter for this purpose!
Feb 8, 2018, 11:20 pm
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Perhaps you had already guest'd someone in, but does the same rule apply to a guest of a SE? I feel like it does not, and they were just power tripping.
And while we're at it, just what is the definition of a lounge being "too full"? If it is bodies, could one not wait a minute for someone to exit? I have never seen staff walking around with a clicker counter... though I have only visited YYZ MLL a couple times in my life. Though if truly busy, the agent was likely doing them a favour of skipping the madhouse!
Quite kind of you to lurk by the counter for this purpose!
And while we're at it, just what is the definition of a lounge being "too full"? If it is bodies, could one not wait a minute for someone to exit? I have never seen staff walking around with a clicker counter... though I have only visited YYZ MLL a couple times in my life. Though if truly busy, the agent was likely doing them a favour of skipping the madhouse!
Quite kind of you to lurk by the counter for this purpose!
They said they were letting in "paid guests", but not "passes". Or something like that. It really made no sense.
I was not happy.
Still have 5 passes, btw
Feb 9, 2018, 12:37 am
#96
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Almost as quick as I gave the last of mine away, I was actually given a couple more. I've put out a call to friends/colleagues that could want them, but so far I'm mostly hearing people want them after Feb 28. My team happened to book a number of other airlines this month, so some may go unused, oh well! Maybe next transfer I'll look on the board for a delayed flight or swing by customer service to make someone's day.
Feb 9, 2018, 12:41 am
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They get logged as your guest, so if they were to start throwing chairs around, it might come back to bite you.
Customer service desk was going to be my next stop, but since they weren't going to let pass-holders in, I didn't bother.
I have no flights booked before end of month, so I don't know what to do. Maybe I'll see if anyone at work is going to be flying AC?
Almost as quick as I gave the last of mine away, I was actually given a couple more. I've put out a call to friends/colleagues that could want them, but so far I'm mostly hearing people want them after Feb 28. My team happened to book a number of other airlines this month, so some may go unused, oh well! Maybe next transfer I'll look on the board for a delayed flight or swing by customer service to make someone's day.
I have no flights booked before end of month, so I don't know what to do. Maybe I'll see if anyone at work is going to be flying AC?
Feb 9, 2018, 12:58 am
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Feb 10, 2018, 3:32 pm
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I have 3 remaining.
They're available for anyone who isn't a troll and has a few posts under their belt.
They will be sent from SFO, so keep that in mind with your flight dates.
They're available for anyone who isn't a troll and has a few posts under their belt.
They will be sent from SFO, so keep that in mind with your flight dates.
Feb 19, 2018, 3:08 pm
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Wait? The guest passes are traced back to the member?
I found 3 unused ones last month on an air bridge and snail mailed them to 3 coworkers. Never before met coworkers. IT Consultants never before having access to such luxurious open bar can't cause that much damage, could they?
Or maybe its best that they can't be traced back to me.
I found 3 unused ones last month on an air bridge and snail mailed them to 3 coworkers. Never before met coworkers. IT Consultants never before having access to such luxurious open bar can't cause that much damage, could they?
Or maybe its best that they can't be traced back to me.
Apr 15, 2018, 5:00 pm
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Wait? The guest passes are traced back to the member?
I found 3 unused ones last month on an air bridge and snail mailed them to 3 coworkers. Never before met coworkers. IT Consultants never before having access to such luxurious open bar can't cause that much damage, could they?
Or maybe its best that they can't be traced back to me.
I found 3 unused ones last month on an air bridge and snail mailed them to 3 coworkers. Never before met coworkers. IT Consultants never before having access to such luxurious open bar can't cause that much damage, could they?
Or maybe its best that they can't be traced back to me.
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Apr 15, 2018, 7:10 pm
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Oct 25, 2018, 12:02 pm
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Hypothetically speaking, if a person had 7 or 8 1-time use guest passes for DOM and TB MLLs, would said person be allowed to offer them up for free to someone on a public forum?
Oct 25, 2018, 12:07 pm
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I also gave a couple away at work. The year I ended up with 10.
Oct 25, 2018, 12:13 pm
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