WestJet opens lounges
Jul 8, 2008, 8:54 pm
#61
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I happened to see the YVR lounge while going between concourse A and B, yesterday (however, I used the MLL there, as I flew from YVR to YOW on AC). I did look at the display (next to the entry door) of its affiliations - obviously, Westjet. Also Air Miles, Royal Bank Mosaic card, and Priority Pass.
I wonder which type of affiliation or airfare gives free access to this lounge (besides the upper level Priority Pass membership).
I spoke to the attendant. He told me that an Air Miles card holder gets a discount (from $25 to $22.50 (excluding GST). I do not know if a Gold Air Miles card holder gets a greater discount.
The displayed affiliations stated that BMO Mosaic card is affiliated with the lounge. However, the attendant told me that this agrement has not yet been finalized.
Has anyone visited both the YVR MLL, and this lounge - can anyone tell me how the 2 of them compare?
I wonder which type of affiliation or airfare gives free access to this lounge (besides the upper level Priority Pass membership).
I spoke to the attendant. He told me that an Air Miles card holder gets a discount (from $25 to $22.50 (excluding GST). I do not know if a Gold Air Miles card holder gets a greater discount.
The displayed affiliations stated that BMO Mosaic card is affiliated with the lounge. However, the attendant told me that this agrement has not yet been finalized.
Has anyone visited both the YVR MLL, and this lounge - can anyone tell me how the 2 of them compare?
Jul 8, 2008, 9:31 pm
#62
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I was in the Concourse A-B lounge last week before 11:00.
A good selection of food. More than the MLL.
Cereal, muffins, eggs, hashbrowns, vegetables, toast, yogurt, juice, fountain pop, cookies, soup and probably a few more items I'm missing.
Nothing in the way of popular magazines. I do recall a CGA magazine.
Better magazine selection in the MLL. It was a sunday morning. There were a few copies of the Province available. Not the huge pile the MLL has.
I didn't use my computer so I can't comment on wireless. Lots of desktops available. I think there may have been a shower but I can't say for sure.
Great views of 26L/08R.
Hardly anyone in the lounge.
I believe alcohol is user pay.
A good selection of food. More than the MLL.
Cereal, muffins, eggs, hashbrowns, vegetables, toast, yogurt, juice, fountain pop, cookies, soup and probably a few more items I'm missing.
Nothing in the way of popular magazines. I do recall a CGA magazine.
Better magazine selection in the MLL. It was a sunday morning. There were a few copies of the Province available. Not the huge pile the MLL has.
I didn't use my computer so I can't comment on wireless. Lots of desktops available. I think there may have been a shower but I can't say for sure.
Great views of 26L/08R.
Hardly anyone in the lounge.
I believe alcohol is user pay.
Nov 15, 2009, 7:45 am
#63
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My wife is flying WJ from YYZ to YOW in a few weeks.
How does she the greatest discount? She is not a AMEX Aeroplus Platinum card holder - I am (but I am not flying with her) - she just has a companion Aeroplus Gold AMEX card. She has a B of M Mosaic Gold companion card. I wonder what are mechanisms can she get a discount?
How does she the greatest discount? She is not a AMEX Aeroplus Platinum card holder - I am (but I am not flying with her) - she just has a companion Aeroplus Gold AMEX card. She has a B of M Mosaic Gold companion card. I wonder what are mechanisms can she get a discount?
Nov 15, 2009, 10:28 am
#64
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Okay...
Speaking of YWG...I hope that when the new airport opens there is a lounge (any) on the trans-border side (please Lord, don't make me sit with the Gate anymore)...
Nov 16, 2009, 8:36 am
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I don't see the value in having a transborder lounge in YWG when there aren't that many flights going from there. You've usually got what, Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis scattered throughout the day...
Nov 21, 2009, 6:30 am
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Come On Jazz...
Gate Lice!
Nov 24, 2009, 9:17 am
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That said, for domestic, you can always fly AC and use their lounge, or pay for the Palliser lounge.
Transborder, out of luck.
Dec 8, 2009, 4:09 pm
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LOL (-:
BTW, if you want to hear about the funniest story ever told re Winnipeg, plz PM me & I'll send it to you. It involved my father & Buddy Hackett talking one day in the sauna at Caesar's Palace. It's a little "colorful" but it will bring tears of laughter to your eyes...
Dec 8, 2009, 4:17 pm
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Did my "time in purgatory" for 19 years. When people ask me if I miss the snow, I simply stare back at them with a glazed look in my eye. I still have family there, so I am back in YWG land 3x a year (May, August, & CDN Turkey Day).
BTW, if you want to hear about the funniest story ever told re Winnipeg, plz PM me & I'll send it to you. It involved my father & Buddy Hackett talking one day in the sauna at Caesar's Palace. It's a little "colorful" but it will bring tears of laughter to your eyes...
BTW, if you want to hear about the funniest story ever told re Winnipeg, plz PM me & I'll send it to you. It involved my father & Buddy Hackett talking one day in the sauna at Caesar's Palace. It's a little "colorful" but it will bring tears of laughter to your eyes...
