How strict is Maple Leaf Lounge Access Guest Policy?
Mar 25, 2019, 12:38 pm
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How strict is Maple Leaf Lounge Access Guest Policy?
Sorry to revive an old thread but was wondering if anyone has any recent experience or if they're now more strict. Currently a 50k in 2019 (75k and 50k in previous 2 years if matter) all from solo business travel and planning for a family vacation to Asia this fall. Will be traveling with both of my parents, my sister and two kids flying out from YYZ. I know it's a lot and it may probably be all depends but just trying to understand what to expect and folks experience, thanks!
Mar 25, 2019, 12:42 pm
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Sorry to revive an old thread but was wondering if anyone has any recent experience or if they're now more strict. Currently a 50k in 2019 (75k and 50k in previous 2 years if matter) all from solo business travel and planning for a family vacation to Asia this fall. Will be traveling with both of my parents, my sister and two kids flying out from YYZ. I know it's a lot and it may probably be all depends but just trying to understand what to expect and folks experience, thanks!
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...f-lounges.html
Partner/spouse, children and one other guest is allowed. All others need to pay.
Mar 25, 2019, 1:05 pm
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Sorry to revive an old thread but was wondering if anyone has any recent experience or if they're now more strict. Currently a 50k in 2019 (75k and 50k in previous 2 years if matter) all from solo business travel and planning for a family vacation to Asia this fall. Will be traveling with both of my parents, my sister and two kids flying out from YYZ. I know it's a lot and it may probably be all depends but just trying to understand what to expect and folks experience, thanks!
Mar 25, 2019, 1:30 pm
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Are you connecting in YVR or is your int'l flight out of YYZ?
Are the kids yours or your sister's? If yours, they are free and you can bring your sister in as your guest. Use guest passes for your parents (if accessing domestic lounge) or pay for their access. You can always pay for their access (1 would be your free guest) if you'd like.
Are the kids yours or your sister's? If yours, they are free and you can bring your sister in as your guest. Use guest passes for your parents (if accessing domestic lounge) or pay for their access. You can always pay for their access (1 would be your free guest) if you'd like.
Mar 26, 2019, 7:10 am
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Thanks everyone, all good info. Not trying to abuse the rule and not expecting to get my full party in but just trying to see what sort of response I will get or how many I can pay for to get them in (if even allowed)? Just setting my own expectation, thanks!
Mar 26, 2019, 7:18 am
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The response likely won't be positive, unless you get a super-sympathetic agent who feels like breaking the rules for you.
One option to consider: did you receive lounge passes as part of your E50K package this year? If so, you could use your guesting privileges plus those to get everyone in to the domestic MLL (they're not valid for the international MLL). Just clear security at the D pier, visit the domestic lounge, and leave a few extra minutes to do the walk over to international before boarding.
One option to consider: did you receive lounge passes as part of your E50K package this year? If so, you could use your guesting privileges plus those to get everyone in to the domestic MLL (they're not valid for the international MLL). Just clear security at the D pier, visit the domestic lounge, and leave a few extra minutes to do the walk over to international before boarding.
Mar 26, 2019, 7:32 am
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But that said, if the lounge is insanely busy I can see an agent saying no.
Your domestic partner, up to 5 dependent children*, as well as one guest are invited to join you at no charge.
Fees for each additional guest who wishes to join you are as follows:
- Frankfurt lounge: €29.75 (EUR)*
- Paris lounge: €30 (EUR)*
- London Heathrow Departures lounge: Ł25 (GBP)*
- All other Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges:
- Before 11 am: $20.00 - $24.00 CAD/USD**
- After 11 am: $30.00 - $36.00 CAD/USD**
* A dependent child is under the age of 25, part of the family unit and still financially dependent on the Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K/ Elite 75K/ Elite 50K member). Air Canada reserve the right to, at any time, request proof of age for dependent children.
** Fee is inclusive of the minimum (0%) to maximum (20%) tax which may apply, based on your itinerary.
The response likely won't be positive, unless you get a super-sympathetic agent who feels like breaking the rules for you.
One option to consider: did you receive lounge passes as part of your E50K package this year? If so, you could use your guesting privileges plus those to get everyone in to the domestic MLL (they're not valid for the international MLL). Just clear security at the D pier, visit the domestic lounge, and leave a few extra minutes to do the walk over to international before boarding.
One option to consider: did you receive lounge passes as part of your E50K package this year? If so, you could use your guesting privileges plus those to get everyone in to the domestic MLL (they're not valid for the international MLL). Just clear security at the D pier, visit the domestic lounge, and leave a few extra minutes to do the walk over to international before boarding.
Mar 26, 2019, 7:55 am
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For example I was travelling to the Caribbean on holiday with my wife, three 20 something kids and their girlfriends and we have been allowed in, but the conversation at the desk started with my recognizing that I was pushing the limits, and I was told that yes I was but as the lounge was empty she would let us in.
Now my wife and I were probably in paid J, and my wife may have had E35 that year as well but still there were 5 others only three of whom were my "children".
As I have mentioned elsewhere my eldest at 27 will be SE this year so he can guest the rest in in future.
Now my wife and I were probably in paid J, and my wife may have had E35 that year as well but still there were 5 others only three of whom were my "children".
As I have mentioned elsewhere my eldest at 27 will be SE this year so he can guest the rest in in future.
Mar 26, 2019, 8:05 am
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For example I was travelling to the Caribbean on holiday with my wife, three 20 something kids and their girlfriends and we have been allowed in, but the conversation at the desk started with my recognizing that I was pushing the limits, and I was told that yes I was but as the lounge was empty she would let us in.
Now my wife and I were probably in paid J, and my wife may have had E35 that year as well but still there were 5 others only three of whom were my "children".
Now my wife and I were probably in paid J, and my wife may have had E35 that year as well but still there were 5 others only three of whom were my "children".
Mar 26, 2019, 8:16 am
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I suppose it depends how honest you are...Sister could pass as spouse with kids, then one parent as a guest, see if they'd let the other in and if not be prepared to pay for one which isn't too bad.
Mar 26, 2019, 8:23 am
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Mar 26, 2019, 10:47 am
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