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]
Feb 17, 2022, 3:12 pm
#2041
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Those posting menus, rather than posting them in the thread, could you please consider uploading them to an image hosting site (I use imgbb) and updating the wiki with links to the new menus? This will make it much easier for people to find them, as opposed to having to scroll through the thread.
@Short hair Francis @vernonc @bcnfish
@Short hair Francis @vernonc @bcnfish
Feb 17, 2022, 3:45 pm
#2042
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Watery or Thick
Those posting menus, rather than posting them in the thread, could you please consider uploading them to an image hosting site (I use imgbb) and updating the wiki with links to the new menus? This will make it much easier for people to find them, as opposed to having to scroll through the thread.
@Short hair Francis @vernonc @bcnfish
@Short hair Francis @vernonc @bcnfish
If yes, I'll put it on the "to-do" list for the long weekend
I thought thats the reason why FT installed the upload feature, is so I don't have to do the image hosting part and worry about screwing up the coding on the FT side.
Feb 17, 2022, 5:05 pm
#2043
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We've also had a number of FT users comment that posting large images can be painful because (a) it can require excessive vertical scrolling, and (b) it can chew up a lot of data for those on mobile. Those issues can be solved by resizing images to be smaller, but that also makes the menu less nice to look at for those who want to see it in detail.
Hence my suggestion to upload the image to a sharing site and put directly in the wiki as opposed to posting in the thread.
Feb 17, 2022, 5:47 pm
#2044
Join Date: Mar 2021
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CDG MLL today.
It was absolutely not busy. I had the right side of the lounge for my self, for part of my visit.
There were some wrapped cold cuts, cheese, bread and serials for breakfast. It was exactly the same as I have seen on previous visits during covid. In adition to this there were also a hot alternative consisting of scrambled eggs and sausages. This was new compared to my last visit.
Another new thing was that they had scrapped free pour and everything including coffee had to be made by staff on order.
Still an OK selection of alcohol.
Feb 17, 2022, 10:09 pm
#2045
Join Date: Sep 2015
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At YVR dom. Agree with everyone that the hot food is quite decent. The butter chick pea was generous but not overly so, and the chili was filled at least halfway up the cup so the portions (today, at least) seemed reasonable to me.
Last edited by vancouver25k; Feb 17, 2022 at 10:50 pm
Feb 18, 2022, 11:19 am
#2046
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I didn't end up ordering anything hot - I just had grab and go. But there was certainly a wide array of potato chips on offer and the staff went out of their way to say that the bar was open and how to order hot food. Very impressed with MLL crew yesterday. (YVR TB MLL just for those joining the game in-progress).
Feb 18, 2022, 12:39 pm
#2047
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You can put a link to an image anywhere. Can be hosted on image hosting site, FT, your Dropbox/Google Drive/whatever.
We've also had a number of FT users comment that posting large images can be painful because (a) it can require excessive vertical scrolling, and (b) it can chew up a lot of data for those on mobile. Those issues can be solved by resizing images to be smaller, but that also makes the menu less nice to look at for those who want to see it in detail.
Hence my suggestion to upload the image to a sharing site and put directly in the wiki as opposed to posting in the thread.
We've also had a number of FT users comment that posting large images can be painful because (a) it can require excessive vertical scrolling, and (b) it can chew up a lot of data for those on mobile. Those issues can be solved by resizing images to be smaller, but that also makes the menu less nice to look at for those who want to see it in detail.
Hence my suggestion to upload the image to a sharing site and put directly in the wiki as opposed to posting in the thread.
I'm kindly gone ahead and deleted the menu out of Post 2019 and 2022.
When possible, can the number of FT users kindly repost the menu in their preferred specification please?
I'll be much obliged and thank you for their contribution in advance 🙌
My sincere apologies in using up too much data 🙇
Feb 18, 2022, 12:44 pm
#2048
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YYC sliders yummy today--even with the single mushroom slice under the patty. "Sriracha" wrap was 'meh' though.
The fun surprise, amid multiple Toronto cancellations, was the YUL smoked meat last night. Asked a server whether I should just reorder after prolonged delay and, what should she bring back but a sandwich PACKED with meat à la Schwartz's (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration) and slathered in mustard. It was not the "extra-lean"...
The fun surprise, amid multiple Toronto cancellations, was the YUL smoked meat last night. Asked a server whether I should just reorder after prolonged delay and, what should she bring back but a sandwich PACKED with meat à la Schwartz's (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration) and slathered in mustard. It was not the "extra-lean"...
Feb 18, 2022, 12:55 pm
#2049
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YYC sliders yummy today--even with the single mushroom slice under the patty. "Sriracha" wrap was 'meh' though.
The fun surprise, amid multiple Toronto cancellations, was the YUL smoked meat last night. Asked a server whether I should just reorder after prolonged delay and, what should she bring back but a sandwich PACKED with meat à la Schwartz's (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration) and slathered in mustard. It was not the "extra-lean"...
The fun surprise, amid multiple Toronto cancellations, was the YUL smoked meat last night. Asked a server whether I should just reorder after prolonged delay and, what should she bring back but a sandwich PACKED with meat à la Schwartz's (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration) and slathered in mustard. It was not the "extra-lean"...
Feb 18, 2022, 7:25 pm
#2050
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I thought of that after I gobbled it down - 😞 - rookie mistake... I'd say it was almost double what Cow has in the #2031 photo. There was a drippiness from the volume of mustard too. Domestic, btw (not that I think that made a difference).
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Feb 18, 2022, 11:49 pm
#2051
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I thought of that after I gobbled it down - 😞 - rookie mistake... I'd say it was almost double what Cow has in the #2031 photo. There was a drippiness from the volume of mustard too. Domestic, btw (not that I think that made a difference).
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Hey, it happens to all of us 🤷
Next Time, Photo + Giggity or it didn't happen 😁😁
Feb 19, 2022, 11:08 am
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I thought of that after I gobbled it down - 😞 - rookie mistake... I'd say it was almost double what Cow has in the #2031 photo. There was a drippiness from the volume of mustard too. Domestic, btw (not that I think that made a difference).
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Man, now I really wish I had grabbed my charging phone from the floor. This is sounding like a Sasquatch sighting or "the one that got away" story...
Either that or Mercury is currently out of retrograde.
Feb 21, 2022, 1:31 pm
#2053
Join Date: Feb 2022
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Travel LHR-YYZ-SFO- which YYZ ML lounge?
Hi Everyone-
I searched the forums (& accidentally posted in lounges, not realizing it should be here in the AC forum) and couldn't find info on someone traveling AC from an international destination (LHR) through YYZ to the US (SFO). I'm assuming I would be coming in to the international area and going out through the trans border area? Since I assume that means I have access to both areas (please correct me if I'm wrong!), does anyone have recommendations on which Maple Leaf lounge I should use? Also, I haven't travelled through YYZ before- will I be going through a US prescreen here? I have 3hrs between flights (if timing maters, I would be there ~2pm-5pm on a Saturday afternoon). Typically my preference is to be in the lounge closest to my departure gate, but if the international lounge is a better place to kill time, I would reconsider! Thanks!
I searched the forums (& accidentally posted in lounges, not realizing it should be here in the AC forum) and couldn't find info on someone traveling AC from an international destination (LHR) through YYZ to the US (SFO). I'm assuming I would be coming in to the international area and going out through the trans border area? Since I assume that means I have access to both areas (please correct me if I'm wrong!), does anyone have recommendations on which Maple Leaf lounge I should use? Also, I haven't travelled through YYZ before- will I be going through a US prescreen here? I have 3hrs between flights (if timing maters, I would be there ~2pm-5pm on a Saturday afternoon). Typically my preference is to be in the lounge closest to my departure gate, but if the international lounge is a better place to kill time, I would reconsider! Thanks!
Feb 21, 2022, 1:54 pm
#2054
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The Transborder lounge is your only option, and yes, you'll go through US Customs and Immigration at YYZ.
Feb 21, 2022, 2:25 pm
#2055
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You need to clear Canadian immigration when you land, then you need to leave the international area, clear US immigration and enter the transborder area, so the transborder MLL is your only option.
And to be honest, if you're not a Canadian or American citizen and can't use the NEXUS / Global Entry kiosks to skip the immigration officer lines? You're not gonna have much time in the transborder lounge before your flight.
And to be honest, if you're not a Canadian or American citizen and can't use the NEXUS / Global Entry kiosks to skip the immigration officer lines? You're not gonna have much time in the transborder lounge before your flight.