Nov 22, 2020, 1:01 pm
Last edit by: vancouver25k
As of July 2022, MLLs appear to be largely back to normal operations.
Ordering to the table has been shut down, with most MLLs offering self-serve buffets similar to what was available pre-COVID.
Note that the EWR MLL has been permanently shut down as a result of changes/construction at EWR.
Showers
YYZ int - closed (Aug 12. They claimed all showers closed at YYZ but I was only at int.)
YVR tb - open
YVR int - open
YUL int - open
Ordering to the table has been shut down, with most MLLs offering self-serve buffets similar to what was available pre-COVID.
Note that the EWR MLL has been permanently shut down as a result of changes/construction at EWR.
Showers
YYZ int - closed (Aug 12. They claimed all showers closed at YYZ but I was only at int.)
YVR tb - open
YVR int - open
YUL int - open
MLLs in the time of COVID - re-openings, food, distancing, etc [READ WIKI FIRST]
Oct 10, 2021, 1:10 pm
#1561
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Oct 10, 2021, 1:34 pm
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Oct 10, 2021, 2:14 pm
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Procedures and regulations are two different things. If YYZ Dom showers are closed due to a regulation, the same regulation should apply at YYZ Intl. But if there are no regulations preventing it, there's nothing stopping AC from operating the showers at Intl and not at Dom, if they choose to do so.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:08 am
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Looks like the ridiculous direction arrows have finally been remove from the YYZ domestic lounge. No longer need to ignore the arrows that would have you stuck in a maze of directions that cannot get you where you need to go.
Oct 11, 2021, 1:09 pm
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Thats a shame.
I was hoping the Compass staff could continue to set a glowing example of how to absolutely ignore the carpet arrows in the name of safety.
I mean, they are worried about their own health and safety after all, amirite?!!!
(or maybe it's a regulation thing and the staff also didn't give two fartlicks and if so, we should see some consistency)
Oct 11, 2021, 1:17 pm
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Oct 11, 2021, 1:51 pm
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Forums and news articles had me much more worried about the time it would take from curb to MLL, so I'm going to be in the YYZ TB Express MLL for quite a while.
It's tiiiiiny. It's my first time here ever
They checked proof of vaccine at the door.
As was reported above, there's a huge staircase right past CBP that presumably leads up to the MLL (and other stuff?). There is a new set of 3 elevators there as well. There's also a door to the right, with some offices on one side (CBP?) and wood paneling on the other (in the direction of the old MLL elevators) that matches a lot of AC's new premium style.
If I had to throw out a wild guess, it's that there will be a Cafe and MLL here. My less wild guess is just a much larger TB MLL.
Edit: Express is at capacity now.
Also, when I ordered a rum and Coke Zero, he asked if I wanted dark rum (pointing at Captain Morgan Dark Rum) or light rum (pointing at Smirnoff Vodka).
It's tiiiiiny. It's my first time here ever
They checked proof of vaccine at the door.
As was reported above, there's a huge staircase right past CBP that presumably leads up to the MLL (and other stuff?). There is a new set of 3 elevators there as well. There's also a door to the right, with some offices on one side (CBP?) and wood paneling on the other (in the direction of the old MLL elevators) that matches a lot of AC's new premium style.
If I had to throw out a wild guess, it's that there will be a Cafe and MLL here. My less wild guess is just a much larger TB MLL.
Edit: Express is at capacity now.
Also, when I ordered a rum and Coke Zero, he asked if I wanted dark rum (pointing at Captain Morgan Dark Rum) or light rum (pointing at Smirnoff Vodka).
Last edited by canadiancow; Oct 11, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Oct 11, 2021, 4:07 pm
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Thanksgiving at the YYZ MLL International
Flying to Europe today (thanksgiving Monday). Was a breeze to get past security and in the MLL International lounge in less than 10 minutes from Check-in. Lounge was understandably quiet. Had both the bagged food served by the bar as well as ordered food at the table.
Best option is the Butter Chicken!. The Chicken taco was also very tasty, albeit very spicy.
YYZ MLL international menu - Oct 11, 2021 - Chicken taco, butter chicken, and Greek salad
Best option is the Butter Chicken!. The Chicken taco was also very tasty, albeit very spicy.
YYZ MLL international menu - Oct 11, 2021 - Chicken taco, butter chicken, and Greek salad
Oct 11, 2021, 7:18 pm
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Oct 11, 2021, 8:04 pm
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I followed the arrows the first time, but then I realized that it wasn't really possible and I'd get locked in a corner somewhere!
Oct 11, 2021, 9:03 pm
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Oct 12, 2021, 8:04 am
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YUL TB was closing at 5:25pm yesterday. Last TB flights leave around 6pm.
Oct 12, 2021, 8:24 am
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I only have 64 posts so I can't edit the wiki, can someone else update?
YVR TB Lounge no hot food before 10am
They have printed menu but the attendants are shouting out the options: coffee, muffin, fruit cup, chia pudding, yogurt parfait etc.
Oct 12, 2021, 9:34 am
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Big bottoms eyeroll.
Oct 12, 2021, 11:28 am
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In YVR Dom with my young nephew who's on his first lounge visit.
"Wait, so just because you bought some plane tickets, there's all these fancy chairs and people just... bring you stuff?"
"Wait, so just because you bought some plane tickets, there's all these fancy chairs and people just... bring you stuff?"