Can I get into Air Canada lounge with Aeroplan?

To enter the lounge, show the agent the pass, either on your mobile device or printed, along with a valid same-day boarding pass and your Aeroplan number – and you're in! Your pass can be used to bring along friends or colleagues, but the Primary or Secondary Cardholder must be entering the lounge as well.



In 2026, access to the Maple Leaf Lounge via Aeroplan depends on your Elite Status or your credit card. Members with Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Super Elite status get complimentary access. If you have a lower status, you may still enter if you hold a "premium" Aeroplan credit card (like the Visa Infinite Privilege or Amex Reserve) which often provides unlimited access for the cardholder and a guest. For other members, access can be gained by using One-Time Guest Passes earned through status or by purchasing a lounge-eligible fare (like Latitude or Business Class). As of 2026, Aeroplan 35K members no longer receive automatic complimentary access and must use a pass or eligible card.

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Aeroplan 50K, 75K, Super Elite and Star Alliance Gold Membership. With a high Aeroplan Elite status level, you have unlimited access to a Maple Leaf lounge, regardless of the class of ticket you hold.

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The other easy way to access a Canadian airport lounge is to hold a credit card with a Priority Pass membership. To gain access to dozens of airport lounges, simply present your Priority Pass membership card at the entrance. *American Express Platinum card do not offer Priority Pass restaurant access.

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Customers travelling in Premium Rouge enjoy complimentary access to the Maple Leaf Lounge on flights within Canada, to the U.S and Sun destinations. Eligible Aeroplan Elite Status Members qualify for complimentary access to the Maple Leaf Lounge.

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Aeroplan 50K, 75K, Super Elite and Star Alliance Gold Membership. With a high Aeroplan Elite status level, you have unlimited access to a Maple Leaf lounge, regardless of the class of ticket you hold. The flight must be operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, or a Star Alliance carrier.

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Access is restricted to elite members and those flying in business or first class. Some airline lounges sell day passes and memberships, while others are accessible through networks like Priority Pass. Airline lounges often feature comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks.

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Beginning June 1, 2023, Aeroplan 35K Members will no longer enjoy complimentary access to Maple Leaf Lounges. As of that date, 35K members can continue to access Maple Leaf Lounges with a One-Time Guest Pass, the purchase of a Business Class fare, or with an eligible Aeroplan credit card.

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In order to earn Aeroplan 50K status, an Aeroplan member will need to earn 50,000 status qualifying miles (SQM) or 50 status qualifying segments (SQS), as well as at least $6,000 status qualifying dollars (SQD).

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Aeroplan 25K elites get the choice of two of the following three options: 25% bonus points on Air Canada and select airline partners — including United. Five eUpgrade Credits — in addition to the 20 eUpgrade Credits you get as a Core benefit. Two Maple Leaf Lounge one-time guest passes.

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Relax before take-off. Primary Cardholders or Additional Cardholders on the account can access Maple Leaf Lounges in North America whether they're flying together or separately with a same-day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance flight. They can even each bring a guest.

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Definitely! Once you've completed your reservation, go to My Bookings to retrieve it and access the seat selection link to purchase your Preferred Seat. Note that Preferred Seats are complimentary for Aeroplan Super Elite Members travelling on an Aeroplan Flight Reward.

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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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No, the Priority Pass membership card is not transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass. The member must also be present for accompanying guests to enter a Priority Pass airport lounge.

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Lounge Pass is a pay as you scheme for accessing airport lounges. Priority Pass is a membership scheme with 3 different levels of membership. Deciding which is the best option for you depends on where you plan to travel, how you often you plan to use an airport lounge and if you will have a guest with you.

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Basically there are 3 ways to get airport lounge access- buy a day pass, buy a Priority Pass, or pay for an airline credit card. *IMPORTANT INFO* For airline- specific lounges, you must be flying that airline. They will ask to see your boarding pass.

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