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]
May 20, 2022, 11:53 am
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I think I might know that answer.
During Feb and Mar (exclude sat), AC 128 YVR-YYZ was the only red-eye.
Lounge was closing at 22:30.
YVR-YUL redeye came back on 4/1.
The other YVR-YYZ, YOW and YHZ all came after 3/31
During Feb and Mar (exclude sat), AC 128 YVR-YYZ was the only red-eye.
Lounge was closing at 22:30.
YVR-YUL redeye came back on 4/1.
The other YVR-YYZ, YOW and YHZ all came after 3/31
May 20, 2022, 2:44 pm
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Line for YYZ international right now.
May 20, 2022, 3:32 pm
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May 20, 2022, 3:42 pm
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About 50 minutes. At one point an agent went through the line and asked to pluck anyone in business out and bring them to the front. There was only one. (The non-business super elites grumbled a bit.)
May 20, 2022, 3:46 pm
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On the other hand, I would have expected the vast majority of J pax in the MLL line would be flying OAL, given the SS.
May 20, 2022, 5:04 pm
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Curious: have there been any reports of lineups to get into the signature suite?
May 20, 2022, 6:12 pm
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LAX and YVR MLLs were both sad this past week.
LAX food options at breakfast were somehow worse than the United Club one terminal over. Just packaged yoghurts, a gross quinoa cup, and a bunch of unhealthy packaged snacks.
YVR TB MLL at dinner had pretty unappetizing options available for order. I got a chili and asian salad - the chili was ok. There were also wraps which were very mediocre, and hummus with veggies. Lounge in general was completely empty, this was right after the bank of Hawaii flights.
LAX food options at breakfast were somehow worse than the United Club one terminal over. Just packaged yoghurts, a gross quinoa cup, and a bunch of unhealthy packaged snacks.
YVR TB MLL at dinner had pretty unappetizing options available for order. I got a chili and asian salad - the chili was ok. There were also wraps which were very mediocre, and hummus with veggies. Lounge in general was completely empty, this was right after the bank of Hawaii flights.
May 21, 2022, 7:46 am
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Does AC keep lounge open until last flight of day departs?
Both LGA and YYZ (US) lounges close at 8pm but lately there have been flights that get delayed past 10-11pm, wonder if they have official policy on this.
Both LGA and YYZ (US) lounges close at 8pm but lately there have been flights that get delayed past 10-11pm, wonder if they have official policy on this.
May 21, 2022, 10:45 am
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I don't know official policy, but I have been in YVR DOM where they kept the lounge open almost an extra hour until just before my flight was boarding.
May 21, 2022, 11:32 am
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May 21, 2022, 3:11 pm
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May 21, 2022, 3:21 pm
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I keep asking for Black Label, neat, and they keep serving it to me with half a pound of ice but I can't be bothered to make a fuss about it.
May 21, 2022, 3:52 pm
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May 21, 2022, 4:03 pm
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What is it with food service at YYZ MLL's? A week ago I waited half an hour to no avail for breakfast food and ultimately left to board my flight without it. Now at the International MLL and it has been more than half an hour without my orders coming. In my time in the lounge, one lady came out with a cart with some food on it. She said she'd be right back (10 minutes ago) with my sandwich. Still waiting and need to board shortly.
May 21, 2022, 4:11 pm
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