Several months ago, Air Canada closed one of its lounges in the United States, so that it could undergo a refurbishment. There’s now a positive update, as the lounge has reopened as of today.
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Off-topic, but another European airline shut down a few days ago - Nordica. It was Estonia's national airline up till 2023, when it switched to being a charter airline, but I guess even that couldn't save it.
Off-topic, but another European airline shut down a few days ago - Nordica. It was Estonia's national airline up till 2023, when it switched to being a charter airline, but I guess even that couldn't save it.
If they would only turn on the beer tap before 11:00 AM. You get about 5 minutes to drink a beer or a glass of wine before the 11:45 AM to YYZ starts boarding. Dumb.
Prior to the refresh, the food in this lounge was barely edible. Any change since?
In the past, the only way a UA*G member could access this lounge was if their UA*G number was printed on their AC boarding pass. This seems to be in contradiction to what AC say on their website. Showing them your UA*G card does nothing. I’ve actually had them put my UA*G number on the boarding pass then have them switch back to my AC FF# at the gate. This has happened to me multiple times and at YYZ lounge also. I think I recall a video circulating a couple months ago where someone filmed the agent at the LAX lounge denying someone entry who was using their Star Alliance Gold card.
Yeah. I've encountered a couple of dragons at the LAX AC lounge in the past.
Usually some saner and better informed agent corrects them quickly.
I've entered with a United Club membership AND *Gold multiple times when flying UA, but I almost always get quizzed as to "why" I'm trying to get in. Of course, I answer truthfully...a little extra time in the schedule means I've got a minute to have a little adventure instead of just going to the UA Club in T7.
Now if they could refresh their hub's lounges that would be amazing! YUL domestic hasnt been renovated since before their 2003 rebrand... think red cherry panels, dark green leather and brass everywhere... and YYZ domestic is sterile (same with YVR), US is too small, and international is a disgrace. the only redeeming lounges at YYZ are the signature suite and the Cafe (but overly crowded).
Made my first visit there last week...yes there is no bar like at SFO, so the drinks are all self-service, but I found the food spread to be abundant with the hot dishes and lot's of items on the salad bar. While SFO has the outdoor terrace and showers, along with the bar/barista, I have found the food to be a HUGE disappointment in terms of quantity, variety and change-over. When it opened, it had more hot dishes to offer, but I have noticed that they have cut back and will not refill (or pull) dishes well before closing if it's slow. It seems like they were cutting costs. Same food from one month to the next as well.