Sep 10, 2019, 2:44 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
Access
Please see this thread for questions on access to the Café. Moderator note: questions about access posted in this thread will be deleted.
Hours
ATTENTION: The Cafe hours have been expanded (earlier and later) from previous hours of 05:30-18:30.
Hours - Mon-Sun 05:15 - 21:30
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34292969-post707.html
THE WEBSITE INDICATES A CLOSING TIME OF MIDNIGHT WHICH IS WRONG.
THIS WIKI REMAINS CORRECT.
Please see this thread for questions on access to the Café. Moderator note: questions about access posted in this thread will be deleted.
Hours
ATTENTION: The Cafe hours have been expanded (earlier and later) from previous hours of 05:30-18:30.
Hours - Mon-Sun 05:15 - 21:30
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34292969-post707.html
THE WEBSITE INDICATES A CLOSING TIME OF MIDNIGHT WHICH IS WRONG.
THIS WIKI REMAINS CORRECT.
Air Canada Café at YYZ Domestic Gate 20
Feb 19, 2020, 10:56 am
#481
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If they bring in alcohol, then I'll definitely take it over the MLL. If I ever have access...
Feb 19, 2020, 12:29 pm
#482
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I don't know if it was definitively answered as I have seen this question before.
I have an e-upgraded seat in biz from YYZ-YYC next week, am I able to access the Cafe? I am only E35k, so status won't get me in.
I have an e-upgraded seat in biz from YYZ-YYC next week, am I able to access the Cafe? I am only E35k, so status won't get me in.
Feb 19, 2020, 1:55 pm
#483
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Feb 19, 2020, 3:29 pm
#486
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Fare Rules
- Although you will be seated in either Premium Economy or Business Class when your upgrade is confirmed, your booking will remain subject to the fare rules and restrictions of the booking class and fare option you originally purchased. These rules include, but are not limited to, mileage accumulation, change and cancellation fees, access to airport lounges and baggage allowance.
So technically, an eUpgrade doesn't grant access to the Café.
But practically, AC's systems don't seem capable of distinguishing this, so the poster may get in even though not entitled to it.
Feb 19, 2020, 3:34 pm
#487
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Because the rules of the eUpgrade program explicitly state that lounge access is per the rules of your original fare (emphasis mine):
So technically, an eUpgrade doesn't grant access to the Café.
So technically, an eUpgrade doesn't grant access to the Café.
Yeah yeah.
Feb 26, 2020, 12:52 pm
#488
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MLL membership and AC cafe
Does having a paid MLL membership give access to the new AC cafe in YYZ ?
Feb 26, 2020, 12:59 pm
#489
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According to the list of lounges accessible with the Maple Leaf Club membership, no.
And MLC membership is not listed on the Cafe webpage either.
And MLC membership is not listed on the Cafe webpage either.
Feb 26, 2020, 1:30 pm
#490
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I appreciate the reply. I was hoping someone out there had first hand knowledge ( IE went there and used membership card to gain access, or were told to "pound salt")
Feb 26, 2020, 1:37 pm
#491
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I was in the Café on Monday afternoon and couldn't believe the crowds! It was the busiest I've ever seen it; I could barely find a seat.
Feb 26, 2020, 2:22 pm
#492
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Remember most people on this board have status, so no need to purchase the MLC membership. Perhaps someone who does have it will post, but I was giving you the best available information. If you try it out, do let us know so that we know for sure. But generally the Cafe is more exclusive than the other AC lounges, and they seem to enforce the rules pretty closely, so I would expect not to get in, if I were in your shoes.
Feb 27, 2020, 3:29 pm
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there is anecdotal evidence that this has been allowed for some...