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]
Sep 22, 2021, 6:00 pm
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Sep 22, 2021, 8:58 pm
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YWG Lounge reopened - Sept 21 - from the Concierge - The Winnipeg Maple Leaf Lounge officially opened yesterday and will be open right now from 4:30AM to 5:30PM daily. The new protocol has you scan your boarding pass yourself and the food service is set up as a grab and go service. You chose from the menu and the staff hands it to you.
I did have to provide proof of vaccination to enter the PP lounge in Winnipeg last week. They were serving both hot food and alcohol.
Sep 23, 2021, 4:58 am
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YWG MLL menu
Here is the current menu at YWG. I was not asked for proof of vaccination.
Sep 23, 2021, 4:43 pm
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21 minutes to get in to the YUL Dom MLL at about 18:15 tonight.
Sep 23, 2021, 6:54 pm
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Sep 23, 2021, 7:04 pm
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Sep 23, 2021, 7:06 pm
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Sep 23, 2021, 7:08 pm
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I've spent a fair amount of time in the YUL Dom MLL lately, and never seen more than a handful of people in line for snacks/beverages. Same at YVR Dom and YYC. YYZ is the only place I've been where that has been such a problem.
Sep 23, 2021, 7:11 pm
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My most recent YVR Dom experience had a long line for snacks/beverages, but to their credit, they actually showed that they were trying their best to move the line along.
Sep 23, 2021, 10:38 pm
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Sep 24, 2021, 8:52 am
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The tiny YYZ Transborder Express Lounge reopened on Wednesday 9/22. I was there on Friday 9/24 at 10:30A and it was busy without being overcrowded. Nice selection of fresh breakfast and lunch items served by the staff. Vaccination proof 💉 required.
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Sep 24, 2021, 10:42 am
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YUL TB is officially open, if someone can update the Wiki... I can't be trusted with that much responsibility.
No line up but somewhat full. All 2nd chairs blocked, but not really followed.
Table serive for Smaked Meat Sandwich and some kind of sesame salad. Other stuff like wraps and salads and snacks served at the counter as are drinks. Bottle of water self serve.
Follow up: LGA flight just boarded. Lounge almost empty.
Secondary follow up: Now 13:15. Lounge really empty now. 4PAX
No line up but somewhat full. All 2nd chairs blocked, but not really followed.
Table serive for Smaked Meat Sandwich and some kind of sesame salad. Other stuff like wraps and salads and snacks served at the counter as are drinks. Bottle of water self serve.
Follow up: LGA flight just boarded. Lounge almost empty.
Secondary follow up: Now 13:15. Lounge really empty now. 4PAX
Last edited by PLeblond; Sep 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm Reason: Follow up
Sep 24, 2021, 1:43 pm
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The Winnipeg lounge now requires proof of vaccination.
Sep 24, 2021, 5:41 pm
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Over the past 2 months, the YYZ dom has been very busy on the morning departures, challenging to find a place to sit
Sep 24, 2021, 11:38 pm
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EWR A1 gates will be closing end of the month and AC will be shifting to the other gates in terminal A so I'm guess EWR lounge won't reopen until they move to the new terminal A (assuming they will maintain their own lounge instead of using United Club)