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 28, 2021, 1:46 pm
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With the perpetual non-changing anecdotal accounts of long-line up, slow-service experiences (including 1+ hour wait for their hot food order), DG2F staff, and general vendor resource shortages (especially at the YYZ Dom MLL)...
If you had only one choice of the following, what would it be?
1. Current craptastic Domestic MLL experiences due to the aforementioned and upthread issues; OR
2. Pre-pandemic Domestic MLL service including the two types of pickles in the cold food self-serve buffet?
If you had only one choice of the following, what would it be?
1. Current craptastic Domestic MLL experiences due to the aforementioned and upthread issues; OR
2. Pre-pandemic Domestic MLL service including the two types of pickles in the cold food self-serve buffet?
3. Going back to self-service and cutting the hot food entirely, but keeping the current cold options
Oct 28, 2021, 2:22 pm
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Oct 28, 2021, 2:35 pm
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So I'd much rather go back to pre-COVID.
If I want to eat, I'm going to a restaurant. Or eating on the plane.
Oct 28, 2021, 2:46 pm
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Is the YYZ international lounge still only open after 11:30? Could one access the domestic lounge before that?
Oct 28, 2021, 9:02 pm
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YVR int confirmed open
Oct 28, 2021, 9:16 pm
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Oct 28, 2021, 9:42 pm
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Oct 28, 2021, 10:21 pm
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Oct 29, 2021, 11:47 pm
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Charlie is working the bar at YVR int. I asked if they still had the cocktail menu. "Ohhh you remember!" and he gave it to me.
Quite a nice cocktail for the lower level here. I can't wait to visit upstairs.
Quite a nice cocktail for the lower level here. I can't wait to visit upstairs.
Oct 29, 2021, 11:54 pm
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Oct 30, 2021, 12:48 am
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Charlie was serving me in the YVR dom lounge earlier this evening ... and he's now in the international lounge ... so it seems that he's working both lounges for now
Oct 30, 2021, 1:02 am
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I think the website is correct for the hours. But I'll try to remember to verify. It definitely closes 0030 on Fridays. Or... Saturdays?
It closes in 28 minutes.
It closes in 28 minutes.
Oct 30, 2021, 1:37 pm
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Are showers available at YYZ Intl?
TNX
TNX
Oct 30, 2021, 1:38 pm
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Oct 30, 2021, 2:21 pm
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Is Charlie the energenic asian fellow? If it is, that guy shows a lot of pride in his work. Rare to see nowadays.