Does Aeroplan 35K get lounge access?

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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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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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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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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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.

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Air Canada lounges can only be accessed when flying with Air Canada or Star Alliance partners. Maple Leaf lounges can be accessed by those flying in business class, by frequent flyers, or having the right credit card.

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By my estimate, 1 Aeroplan point = 2 cents. So 30,000 Aeroplan points have a $600 value.

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Air Canada Senior Vice President Mark Nasr says travel behaviors have changed, and that the driver is premium leisure and work flexibility. According to Nasr, it's a new type of travel behavior, NOT premium credit cards, that are the main cause of airport lounge overcrowding. He says this is happening industry wide.

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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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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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If you earn enough points or miles through a credit card or airline program, you can gain free or discounted entry to airport lounges once you've reached a certain status.

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