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Sep 23, 2025 | 5:34 pm

#856

billdokes

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: YYZ

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Posts: 4,070

YYZ DOM MLL tonight at 1930 - despite many weather delays lounge is pretty quiet, maybe 50% or less.

Of the hot selections, tried the Kale Pesto Pasta - would not recommend.

The Beef Bulgagi doesn't look very appetizing but is actually quite tasty.

The salad bar looked like it could have used a bit of a clean-up.

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Sep 24, 2025 | 1:09 am

#857

mlord

Join Date: Sep 2024

Location: YOW

Programs: AC SE.

Posts: 559

Quote:

Originally Posted by RatherBeInYOW

I skipped the lounge yet again.. I am not going upstairs when it is packed like a sardine can in there. So far from a "premium" experience, pretty sad.

If you had gone upstairs, you might have been pleasantly surprised. That line outside means fewer people inside. Yes, I imagine it can still be crowded, but when we passed through at peak time a couple of weeks ago, bypassing the massive queue, inside we found a couple dozen unoccupied seats to choose among, and minimal lines for the bar, no line for the buffet. It was nice, relatively quiet, and much better than the insane gate area.

Sep 25, 2025 | 2:51 pm

#858

TravellingGypsy

Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: YYC

Programs: AC-E50K, *G, WS-Gold, Nexus, HH-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, Hertz-PC

Posts: 188

At this point, YVR DOM MLL is basically a bus station.

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Sep 25, 2025 | 6:57 pm

#859

RL106

Join Date: Oct 2023

Posts: 259

I usually fly afternoons or evenings but it looks like I'll be taking the first flight to YVR soon.

In people's experiences, does the YYZ Dom MLL actually open at 5:00am sharp on Saturdays and is it worth bothering to go if I only have 30 mins before boarding starts? Or am I better off with the Café?

Sep 25, 2025 | 7:12 pm

#860

yyzgigi

Join Date: Dec 2004

Location: YYZ

Programs: AC SE 2MM, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Platinum

Posts: 3,621

Quote:

Originally Posted by RL106

Lounge generally opens on schedule. I’d personally go with the cafe unless you really want a big breakfast. Elevator always adds wait time and uncertainty and the beverage and pastry options are better at the cafe.

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Sep 26, 2025 | 10:19 am

#861

RL106

Join Date: Oct 2023

Posts: 259

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyzgigi

Thanks, sounds like a game day call then. I appreciate the info.

Sep 26, 2025 | 12:32 pm

#862

FoSxDream

Join Date: Dec 2024

Location: YYZ

Programs: AC 25K --> 50K

Posts: 36

Just got the Elite catch-up email; several MLL renovation closings and Cafes opening in the coming months:

The planned Cafes at YVR (2nd location) and at YUL Transborder are new info I think. Interesting that they're not opening another one in YYZ

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Sep 26, 2025 | 12:37 pm

#863

Adam Smith

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Join Date: Feb 2015

Location: YYC

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Posts: 18,959

Moderator note to all: as there are dedicated threads for the upcoming YUL/YHZ MLL renovations already, please take any discussion about the upcoming changes, comments on how overdue they are, etc there.

Posts about the renos in this thread will be deleted.

Last edited by Adam Smith; Sep 26, 2025 at 12:50 pm

Oct 1, 2025 | 9:05 am

#864

deltatrav

Join Date: Aug 2019

Posts: 491

Was YYZ ever refurbished? Anyone know the plan? Mostly curious about the transborder and int'l lounges and what changes we can expect in YVR, YUL and YYZ

Last edited by deltatrav; Oct 1, 2025 at 9:46 am

Oct 13, 2025 | 10:37 am

#865

BlondeBomber

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Join Date: May 1998

Location: Canada

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Posts: 14,496

YYC a breeze and how MLLs should be.

Lots of room.

Great atmosphere.

Good selection of breakfast food.

Making cappuccino with signature maple leaf finish on top.

On to YVR

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Oct 13, 2025 | 10:52 am

#866

eggsbenedict

Join Date: Feb 2012

Programs: AC SE, MB Titanium

Posts: 622

Despite three widebodies departing to YYZ & YUL 12:15, 13:00, and 13:05, YVR Dom wasn't all that crowded at ~11:00 yesterday.

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Oct 13, 2025 | 11:16 am

#867

RL106

Join Date: Oct 2023

Posts: 259

Quote:

Originally Posted by eggsbenedict

Despite three widebodies departing to YYZ & YUL 12:15, 13:00, and 13:05, YVR Dom wasn't all that crowded at ~11:00 yesterday.

My gut is telling me it'll be busy today since it's the last day of the long weekend.

Oct 13, 2025 | 12:48 pm

#868

SearsTower

Join Date: Sep 2013

Location: YYC

Programs: AC SE MM, IHG Diamond, National Exec Elite

Posts: 462

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlondeBomber

YYC a breeze and how MLLs should be.

Lots of room.

Great atmosphere.

Good selection of breakfast food.

Making cappuccino with signature maple leaf finish on top.

On to YVR

were you on 209 today? I didn’t see you board, but I could have easily missed you. I’m sitting in YVR MLL now. I didn’t a quick walk around to see if I could see you.

Oct 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm

#869

BlondeBomber

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Join Date: May 1998

Location: Canada

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Posts: 14,496

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearsTower

were you on 209 today? I didn’t see you board, but I could have easily missed you. I’m sitting in YVR MLL now. I didn’t a quick walk around to see if I could see you.

AC211 which is delayed. In flight now.

May not head to lounge ...

Is YVR MLL a zoo or a pleasant place today?

Oct 13, 2025 | 1:08 pm

#870

SearsTower

Join Date: Sep 2013

Location: YYC

Programs: AC SE MM, IHG Diamond, National Exec Elite

Posts: 462

There was a lineup when I got here, but as an SE, was able to walk right in. It is pretty full still.

Safe travels. Heading to my gate soon for my flight to YQR.

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