Question: What is the best domestic lounge at YYZ?
Jul 29, 2019 | 8:21 pm
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What is the best domestic lounge at YYZ?
I will have a six hour layover from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM at YYZ. I'll be flying out on a domestic Air Canada flight.
I have a United Club membership and Priority Pass.
I will be coming off a flight from the USA so I am not looking for a shower, I would like a nice place to get some work and good food.
With six hours, I am fine changing terminals if that helps.
I have a United Club membership and Priority Pass.
I will be coming off a flight from the USA so I am not looking for a shower, I would like a nice place to get some work and good food.
With six hours, I am fine changing terminals if that helps.
Jul 29, 2019 | 8:27 pm
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There are only two options for you, and they're right across from each other. Try them both and see for yourself.
Jul 29, 2019 | 8:28 pm
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At YYZ you won't be able to terminal-hop without a boarding pass leaving from that terminal.
Priority Pass lounge at YYZ Dom is being renovated. Less space than usual, we could not get seats together last week. Decent hot meal spread though!
If you are flying AC Business class, premium economy,are *G, or if you have a physical paid United Club membership, you can use the Maple Leaf Lounge. food is.... meh. Soup, bread, crackers (sense a theme?), possibly pizza or pasta for an hour.
Priority Pass lounge at YYZ Dom is being renovated. Less space than usual, we could not get seats together last week. Decent hot meal spread though!
If you are flying AC Business class, premium economy,are *G, or if you have a physical paid United Club membership, you can use the Maple Leaf Lounge. food is.... meh. Soup, bread, crackers (sense a theme?), possibly pizza or pasta for an hour.
Last edited by expert7700; Jul 29, 2019 at 9:32 pm
Jul 29, 2019 | 8:49 pm
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I will have a six hour layover from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM at YYZ. I'll be flying out on a domestic Air Canada flight.
I have a United Club membership and Priority Pass.
I will be coming off a flight from the USA so I am not looking for a shower, I would like a nice place to get some work and good food.
With six hours, I am fine changing terminals if that helps.
I have a United Club membership and Priority Pass.
I will be coming off a flight from the USA so I am not looking for a shower, I would like a nice place to get some work and good food.
With six hours, I am fine changing terminals if that helps.
@ClimbGuy
Is your United Club Membership this paid one?
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...hip-rates.html
The info at the bottom of the pages says:
"Digital United Club card on the United app
United Club members can use their digital membership card through the United app on their iPhone and Android devices to access the United Club. The digital card is only valid at United Club locations. At partner lounges, including participating Star Alliance™-affiliated lounges, United Club members must present a valid physical membership card and any other required documentation."
If yes, then you are allowed to use the AC MLL.
And as per [MENTION=29392]expert7700[/MENTION], manage your expectations and if you're lucky, you'll be there when the mysterious Haagen Dazs case appears.....before it disappears.
Jul 29, 2019 | 9:09 pm
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the paid UA Club membership will allow my access to the Maple Leaf Lounge and Priority Pass works for Plaza Premier.
If I cannot terminal hop, then yes I agree there are two options, I might as well check them both out.
If I cannot terminal hop, then yes I agree there are two options, I might as well check them both out.
Jul 29, 2019 | 9:15 pm
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You can't terminal hop because Domestic is one way, U.S. departures are separate as you pre-clear U.S. CBP and thus lounges on that side are only available to those flying to the U.S. International departures are separate as well.
AC's website has some info as well
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...lounge@toronto and then select city
YYZ has 4
Jul 29, 2019 | 10:10 pm
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Originally Posted by 24left
if you're lucky, you'll be there when the mysterious Haagen Dazs case appears.....before it disappears.
Note: It should go without saying that these were not consumed by just three people. Absolutely, totally, maybe not.
Last edited by expert7700; Jul 30, 2019 at 9:48 am
Jul 29, 2019 | 11:38 pm
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Maple Leaf has better workstations. When you enter the lounge turning left takes you to some food and lounge area, turning right takes you to cubicles (office furniture setup).
Jul 30, 2019 | 6:52 am
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Could be the way I read this but free? Its reduced in price for sure (the 7h return) but theres definitely a cost ... Im not even sure its the same price as a one way (ie free return leg only)?
Jul 30, 2019 | 7:05 am
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The "long layover" ticket is the same cost as a one-way ($12.35), so in effect your trip back is free, I guess.
Jul 30, 2019 | 7:20 am
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Just make sure that you purchase the "long layover" ticket and not just a one way. Even if you can prove that you bought a one way from the airport within 7 hours, the workers at union station will have no mercy!
Jul 30, 2019 | 7:41 am
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correction
You can access the PP lounge beside Secuirity @ Level 3.
As stated, the food in the PP lounge is a bit better. They also carry The Toronto Star. On the other hand, it can be crowded. Suggest checking out the seating area by the windows - less busy!