Air France has this week unveiled its latest fully redesigned lounge, and it's pretty nice-looking. Details of Air France's Montreal lounge Air France has completed a full refurbishment of its lounge at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The 490 square meter (~5,300 square foot) lounge has seating for 149 guests, and features lots…
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Looks really good, compared to the AC Maple Leaf Lounge (International). AF/KL should strengthen their position in YUL, but even expand to YOW and YQB as the demand is there.
When are we getting that KLM review? Would love to know how service is post-COVID.
So if one flew Delta One to YUL you would get access? Is it only for access prior to a flight or could one access after arriving?
Style is exactly like the recently renovated AF in GVA. So I think this is the look of the current generation.
The new AF lounge in CDG T2F should open soon. We'll find out if it uses the same design language.
If there's one AF/KL lounge arrangement that needs fixing in North America it is at IAH. BOTH AF and KL have separate lounges there under their own brand, and both look small and crappy. Why they even bother with that arrangement rather than close one and consolidate or both and save money puzzles me to say the least...
I believe the ORD lounge, in particular, is one that is slated for permanent closure due to DL’s move to Terminal 5 and subsequent opening of a new Sky Club. It’s been advertised at ORD already and will be something like 29,000SF - likely enough to ensure all SkyTeam access.
Delta flyers will not be able to access the lounge at all, practically speaking.
This is because all flights to/from the U.S. use a separate wing of YUL compared to Europe-bound flights (as is also true of many other Canadian airports) and you go through both U.S. customs and Canadian exit customs before entering that wing (which means a "domestic" arrival so you can just claim your bags and go/connect in the U.S.).
I don't think DL/KL/AF/VS will sell itineraries U.S.-Europe via Canada given the customs pre-clearance issue.
AF KL has a significant operation at LAX with up to 5 daily flights including Tahiti pre Covid. They use the ( currently closed ) Korean Air Lounge which isn’t the best one. I believe La Premiere customers were invited to the Qantas First Lounge, although that’s closed.
Since they relocated to the midfield concourse I understand they will have their own dedicated facility, as there’s allocated space for 4-5 pointed on 2 levels. I understood it would be similar to the new Dorval one. I guess costs are a consideration now.
On another note, there’s an entirely new lounge at 2F at Charles de Gaulle.
Meanwhile since Etihad is suspending LAX am wondering what will happen to their lounge.
My error- just U.S. customs. But I think you would have to go through Canadian customs to get from the U.S. departure/arrival terminal to the international terminal (any other destinations). So not really practical to imagine connecting there. Positioning flight if I found an incredible fare might be a different story.
@dan I wouldn't say they don't, for instance delta advertises both YVR & YYZ for canada transit to and from the US (via sky team and WestJet), especially since YVR is built for transborder transit as well as YYZ going through major renovations currently because its very profitable also thats why sky team has significant presence at YVR despite no Canadian airline being a current or historical member
It’s only for departures to Paris and Amsterdam. If you’re connecting to one of those it’s fine provided you’re in businesses, first or elite plus. I think they even sell access for non status
I thought the AC Maple Leaf Lounge (International) at YUL was pretty decent, but agree that this new lounge looks good.
AC Maple Leaf Lounge is the best in Canada. Doesn't touch AC's Signature Lounge in Toronto.
@dan: Customs & immigration. I find a lot of Americans don’t understand the difference. Immigration deals with people, customs deals with goods. The former check your passport, the latter check what’s in your bags. In many countries, these are people from different agencies.
@Dan... U.S. to Europe flights via Canada DO NOT require CBSA clearance. Even your checked bags go to their final destination without having to be picked up in Canada. This feature is available in YUL, YVR, and YYZ.
If flying Aeromexico (Business or Elite Plus), is access to the AF lounge possible?