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]
Jun 29, 2021, 11:26 am
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Jun 29, 2021, 11:31 am
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Glad there are new items coming out though so hopefully the trend continues with YYC having the best MLL food so far.
Jun 29, 2021, 11:43 am
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YYC Dom MLL Firttata breakfast item (Chef Hawksworth Special) meep meep!
Meep meep!
Jun 29, 2021, 2:29 pm
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YVR afternoon/evening menu has also been changed, and is now updated in the wiki.
Seems the only thing that hasn't changed since last week is YUL, which is unsurprising since they just reopened it.
Seems the only thing that hasn't changed since last week is YUL, which is unsurprising since they just reopened it.
Jun 30, 2021, 12:30 pm
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Currently 12th in line for YVR Dom.
They're sending agents up and down the line handing out snack bags to people who won't get in before their flight departs, which is a nice touch.
They're sending agents up and down the line handing out snack bags to people who won't get in before their flight departs, which is a nice touch.
Jun 30, 2021, 12:33 pm
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that is indeed a nice touch!
in the past, we would just wait in line like a bunch of people literally dying for MLL cracked tortilla chip bits
Jun 30, 2021, 12:35 pm
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Jun 30, 2021, 12:51 pm
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Jun 30, 2021, 3:30 pm
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How full is YYZ MLL going to be on Sunday around 4:30-5:30? Any point in checking in more than 75m before departure?
Jun 30, 2021, 5:18 pm
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The YUL MLL Chef Ferrer Special, Avocado Toast with shrimp and cherry tomatoes.
The YUL MLL Chef Park Special, Frittata.
The online ordering system was also down this morning at YUL, unsure as to whether it was fixed by the time I left at about 8:20. A lounge attendant walked around and took orders.
Edit: Just noticed with most of the recent photos, MLLs seems to have transitioned from the black plastic containers to these cardboard take out boxes.
Jun 30, 2021, 5:33 pm
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At YVR, service was slow after 17:00. Only about 15 people in the lounge.
Took about 15 minutes to receive food.
How hard can it be to cut up what is presumably previously prepared food.
YVR snack menu
Spicy pineapple pizza
Took about 15 minutes to receive food.
How hard can it be to cut up what is presumably previously prepared food.
YVR snack menu
Spicy pineapple pizza
Jul 1, 2021, 6:24 am
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I was there on 6/18 (Friday afternoon) prior to AC840 departure (15:30/16:00) about 80% current capacity (30% pre-COVID)--the most I've seen in some time. Check in/security were quiet.
Jul 1, 2021, 12:11 pm
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The YVR MLL was pretty chill just before noon today. No line up, hot food was delivered quickly and the snack line was fast too.
The spicy pineapple flatbread was actually spicy and Ms. Boh's arancini were not soggy. Not a bad experience at all.
The spicy pineapple flatbread was actually spicy and Ms. Boh's arancini were not soggy. Not a bad experience at all.
Jul 1, 2021, 3:25 pm
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YUL dom MLL / 01 July 2021
In the YUL domestic MLL now.
Ordered the Poké bowl and cauliflower soup.
Poké bowl was meh, not worth it. the cauliflower soup was hot and delicious though!
I should have stuck to my instincts and gone with the salmon and leek pie, oh well.
Service is quick and courteous.
Anecdotally, at the prioriry check-in there were only 2 desks open, line was taking forever so I gave up and used a kiosk. And attendant noticed I was in J and added a priority tag to my bag.
Ordered the Poké bowl and cauliflower soup.
Poké bowl was meh, not worth it. the cauliflower soup was hot and delicious though!
I should have stuck to my instincts and gone with the salmon and leek pie, oh well.
Service is quick and courteous.
Anecdotally, at the prioriry check-in there were only 2 desks open, line was taking forever so I gave up and used a kiosk. And attendant noticed I was in J and added a priority tag to my bag.
Jul 2, 2021, 12:17 pm
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Understanding that no one knows but AC, any chance the transborder MLL opens by August?