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
Apr 25, 2018, 9:04 am
#1156
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SEMM, NEXUS
Posts: 858
@gabdusch
Thanks for the pic of the new menu and your food report. Must confess I’m disappointed about the disappearance of the fois gras and the dessert that many raved about (name escapes me at the moment, butterscotch something?).
Shortly making my first visit to the SSL and was really looking forward to the dish. I understand the importance of changing the menu from time to time but....
New menu doesn’t look as interesting as the original one. Still, undoubtedly much better experience than the MML.
Thanks for the pic of the new menu and your food report. Must confess I’m disappointed about the disappearance of the fois gras and the dessert that many raved about (name escapes me at the moment, butterscotch something?).
Shortly making my first visit to the SSL and was really looking forward to the dish. I understand the importance of changing the menu from time to time but....
New menu doesn’t look as interesting as the original one. Still, undoubtedly much better experience than the MML.
And LOL yes, I'll take this new menu any day over the best MLL food.
Apr 25, 2018, 9:27 am
#1157
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC
Posts: 2,167
I'm quite honestly surprised they haven't really changed the menu since inception. Yes, a first world problem to be even mentioning this but just thought I'd point that out.
Apr 27, 2018, 8:34 am
#1158
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Montreal
Posts: 221
Is this lounge worth the connection in YYZ vs. flying direct to sample it, especially for a flight leaving at 1pm?
Looking at a trip to PVG and have the choice of flying direct YUL-PVG or flying YUL-YYZ-PVG for the same price, and only advantage I see for YYZ is trying the signature suite for an early lunch/late breakfast
Looking at a trip to PVG and have the choice of flying direct YUL-PVG or flying YUL-YYZ-PVG for the same price, and only advantage I see for YYZ is trying the signature suite for an early lunch/late breakfast
May 6, 2018, 9:02 am
#1159
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YYZ / HKG / DXB
Programs: Emirates Silver, Marriott Platinum... Previously AC*SE100K, Star Alliance Gold, Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 127
If I am flying Turkish Airlines Business Class to Istanbul out of Pearson, will I be eligible to enter the new AC Signature Suite lounge?
May 6, 2018, 9:05 am
#1160
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
At the top of the thread in the wiki (bolding mine):
"International Business Class customers on an Air Canada flight (travelling to Europe, Asia and South America) booked in the following booking classes will be eligible for access to the Air Canada Signature Suite: J, C, D, Z, P. All bookings in R (including, but not limited to, eUpgrades, Last-Minute Upgrades, AC Bid Upgrades) and I (including, but not limited to, Aeroplan® Fixed Mileage Flight Rewards® for travel on Air Canada flights or Star Alliance® member airlines, Star Alliance Upgrade Awards) will be excluded. Eligible customers will not be allowed guests. Employee tickets are prohibited access."
May 6, 2018, 10:43 am
#1161
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto - YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan/Hilton Gold/Marriott Bonvoy Titanium/Accor/Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 5,899
May 7, 2018, 8:55 am
#1162
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 151
First try recently. Food was excellent. Did seem quite full, though not MLL full I guess. Great service. Lack of showers is a definite shame. Lack of a roof on some of the space seems an odd choice re:noise.
May 14, 2018, 11:20 am
#1163
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
The dinnerware looks interesting
I like the looks of the dark plates in the various pictures in this thread and elsewhere. I realize that taste is very subjective but are these plates as nice in real life as they are in the pics?
Has anyone looked to see what brand they are? If anyone feels like looking for me, I would be extremely grateful.
Has anyone looked to see what brand they are? If anyone feels like looking for me, I would be extremely grateful.
May 14, 2018, 3:59 pm
#1164
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 1
I like the looks of the dark plates in the various pictures in this thread and elsewhere. I realize that taste is very subjective but are these plates as nice in real life as they are in the pics?
Has anyone looked to see what brand they are? If anyone feels like looking for me, I would be extremely grateful.
Has anyone looked to see what brand they are? If anyone feels like looking for me, I would be extremely grateful.
May 14, 2018, 4:13 pm
#1165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
May 15, 2018, 3:35 pm
#1168
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Canada
Programs: AC 35K, Bonvoy & IHG Plat, Hertz Pres Circ
Posts: 17
I've always believed that the main group the Signature Suite was designed for are the afternoon-evening TATL customers. The food is more dramatic than breakfast and of course one can have a drink (not the case for those departing on AC 15 at 10:00 am, due to nanny-state Ontario etc with the 11:00 am rules).
These customers - especially to destinations like LHR, CDG, FRA, MUC and similar - have relatively short flight times. Having dinner in the Suite allows them to maximize sleep time if they want. I think this concept is a great idea.
These customers - especially to destinations like LHR, CDG, FRA, MUC and similar - have relatively short flight times. Having dinner in the Suite allows them to maximize sleep time if they want. I think this concept is a great idea.
Hawksworth's burger is enough to "tide one over" without on-board dinner.
Cheers
AV8
May 17, 2018, 10:57 pm
#1169
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Does anyone know if access is granted to travellers on an international P (business lowest) itinerary travelling from YYZ to the international destination via a domestic airport (i.e. YYZ -> YVR -> NRT all ticketed in P)? If memory serves me correctly domestic and international flights are housed in the same area of T1 at YYZ so I'm guessing technically I can just walk to the Signature Lounge.
Thanks in advance,
James
Thanks in advance,
James
May 17, 2018, 11:00 pm
#1170
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 100K SE (*G), Marriott P, SPG G, Hilton D
Posts: 611
Does anyone know if access is granted to travellers on an international P (business lowest) itinerary travelling from YYZ to the international destination via a domestic airport (i.e. YYZ -> YVR -> NRT all ticketed in P)? If memory serves me correctly domestic and international flights are housed in the same area of T1 at YYZ so I'm guessing technically I can just walk to the Signature Lounge.
Thanks in advance,
James
Thanks in advance,
James