Dec 2, 2017, 8:59 pm
Last edit by: canadiancow
As per AC Signature Suite page - July 2, 2021
* Air Canada Signature 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. Only Aeroplan flight rewards booked as a Business Class Flexible Reward or a First Class Flexible Reward in J, C, D, Z, P, I booking classes are eligible for access. All bookings in R class (including, but not limited to, eUpgrades, Last-Minute Upgrades, and AC Bid Upgrades), Aeroplan flight rewards booked as a Business Class Lowest Reward or a First Class Lowest Reward, Star Alliance Upgrade Awards, Business Class flight rewards booked and ticketed by partner airlines, and I (including Star Alliance Upgrade Awards), as well as bookings made during irregular operations where the customer was not originally booked and confirmed in one of the eligible booking classes, will be excluded. Eligible customers may not invite guests. Access to the Air Canada Signature Suite is not available to customers travelling on promotional tickets or employees.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/fly/premium-services/signature-suite.html
canadiancow's photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/0nui9iIVxRH5nczi1
Video of Signature Suite along with menus and food shots. https://youtu.be/QDdKM735n3k
* Air Canada Signature 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. Only Aeroplan flight rewards booked as a Business Class Flexible Reward or a First Class Flexible Reward in J, C, D, Z, P, I booking classes are eligible for access. All bookings in R class (including, but not limited to, eUpgrades, Last-Minute Upgrades, and AC Bid Upgrades), Aeroplan flight rewards booked as a Business Class Lowest Reward or a First Class Lowest Reward, Star Alliance Upgrade Awards, Business Class flight rewards booked and ticketed by partner airlines, and I (including Star Alliance Upgrade Awards), as well as bookings made during irregular operations where the customer was not originally booked and confirmed in one of the eligible booking classes, will be excluded. Eligible customers may not invite guests. Access to the Air Canada Signature Suite is not available to customers travelling on promotional tickets or employees.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/fly/premium-services/signature-suite.html
canadiancow's photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/0nui9iIVxRH5nczi1
Video of Signature Suite along with menus and food shots. https://youtu.be/QDdKM735n3k
New VIP lounge YYZ int'l: Air Canada Signature Suite
Nov 28, 2017, 4:43 pm
#226
Join Date: May 2015
Location: EXT, sometimes NYC/LON/YQT
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG/Marriott, Radisson Rewards
Posts: 774
Gotta say, I'm looking forward to my next TATL out of YYZ in early Jan a little more now. A positive change for once.
Might eat there and forego the J dining... Better beer list for once, too. (Though that is not to say it's a good one... just better than before.)
I'm not bothered by the entry requirements; basically what was expected.
Might eat there and forego the J dining... Better beer list for once, too. (Though that is not to say it's a good one... just better than before.)
I'm not bothered by the entry requirements; basically what was expected.
Nov 28, 2017, 4:43 pm
#227
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: YQT
Programs: AC, US, AA, UA, BA, QF, DL...
Posts: 464
Entry requirements at the very bottom of the page on ac.com
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ure-suite.html
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ure-suite.html
Nov 28, 2017, 4:48 pm
#228
Join Date: May 2015
Location: EXT, sometimes NYC/LON/YQT
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG/Marriott, Radisson Rewards
Posts: 774
Nov 28, 2017, 6:13 pm
#229
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
Entry requirements at the very bottom of the page on ac.com
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ure-suite.html
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ure-suite.html
Nov 28, 2017, 6:24 pm
#230
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E75K, Amex Plat, NEXUS, Aman-user (not really a -junkie)
Posts: 1,721
It specifically mentions Aeroplan award redemptions and Star Alliance upgrades, but no mention of award redemptions from other Star Carriers. I wonder if that means someone who wins the lottery and is able to redeem an international J flight using say United miles will get access to the lounge. (Hopefully not).
Nov 28, 2017, 6:24 pm
#231
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,810
It specifically mentions Aeroplan award redemptions and Star Alliance upgrades, but no mention of award redemptions from other Star Carriers. I wonder if that means someone who wins the lottery and is able to redeem an international J flight using say United miles will get access to the lounge. (Hopefully not).
What I don't like BTW is the "no guests" policy. Which excludes my wife on a reward.
Nov 28, 2017, 6:25 pm
#232
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,957
Eup and I exclusion sucks 
Its even more restrictive than Polaris... guess I will just be salivating against the pic for now.
Maybe they will open it up for those using the miles and eup points in the future if its pretty empty
I am not exactly cheesed, I only see myself flying revenue J on TPAC back to China , and that will be more likely on AA or China Southern.
This lounge will justify an extra $2K premium any more than without it.
Its even more restrictive than Polaris... guess I will just be salivating against the pic for now.
Maybe they will open it up for those using the miles and eup points in the future if its pretty empty
I am not exactly cheesed, I only see myself flying revenue J on TPAC back to China , and that will be more likely on AA or China Southern.
This lounge will justify an extra $2K premium any more than without it.
Last edited by Jumper Jack; Nov 28, 2017 at 6:40 pm
Nov 28, 2017, 6:27 pm
#233
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Don’t some Lat fares upgrade into P space? Or that that just within NA. Just wondering if that’s a way in. Does look very nice - though as Lucky points out that’s with 24 vs 90-150 pax.
Nov 28, 2017, 6:35 pm
#234
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,957
Latitude is often more expensive than P so I am not sure if you are better off buying Lowest J outright
Nov 28, 2017, 6:39 pm
#235
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,810
While they are upgradeable if there is P availability, I believe they end up in R too. If you look at your itinerary, you'll see it says "business R."
Nov 28, 2017, 6:40 pm
#236
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
No idea what’s available in J that said, I suspect not much tomorrow given J is selling as $5500
Nov 28, 2017, 6:43 pm
#237
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,957
Nov 28, 2017, 7:00 pm
#238
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,174
I guess I can start commenting in this thread again
I'm not a big fan of how restrictive the access policies are, and I told that to the AC guys who were there in no uncertain terms. Their response was that they are starting out with very restrictive access policies, but that's in part to allow them to monitor the occupancy rate, and also how the service & response times are impacted by certain occupancy levels. Based on how that evaluation goes, they said they would revisit and possibly extend the access policies over time.
I don't imagine that the lounge will ever be available to an E50K traveling in Y .... but for people who have "paid" for business class seats using award miles - yes, I could see that being a possibility.
I'm not a big fan of how restrictive the access policies are, and I told that to the AC guys who were there in no uncertain terms. Their response was that they are starting out with very restrictive access policies, but that's in part to allow them to monitor the occupancy rate, and also how the service & response times are impacted by certain occupancy levels. Based on how that evaluation goes, they said they would revisit and possibly extend the access policies over time.
I don't imagine that the lounge will ever be available to an E50K traveling in Y .... but for people who have "paid" for business class seats using award miles - yes, I could see that being a possibility.
Nov 28, 2017, 7:06 pm
#239
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,174
The AC guys who were there, told me that they had seen(*) my (at the time, totally speculative) post, and that they were laughing in the office at how close my guesses had been
So ... yes, the furnishings in the lounge are great, and there's lots of artwork around, and there is an a-la-carte menu, and the food is by David Hawksworth, and it is very good, and there is a decent wine selection, and it's reasonable but not earth-shaking, and I really did enjoy the dessert ....
Some guesses work out
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(*) Yes, AC still reads FT, even if they don't post here anymore. Oh, and "hi guys"
Nov 28, 2017, 7:07 pm
#240
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YYZ most of the time
Programs: AC SE100K MM, Princess Elite
Posts: 3,921
I would think the answer is no. Do I get LH FCT access if I buy a LH Codeshare F ticket operated by UA? FCL yes, FCT? I believe the answer is no