Qualifying Customers
- Business Class Ticket Holders. ...
- Customers travelling in Premium Rouge. ...
- Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K and Aeroplan 50K Members. ...
- Aeroplan 35K Members. ...
- Star Alliance Gold Members. ...
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Members. ...
- Aeroplan Business and Corporate Credit Cardholders using One-Time Guest Pass.
Relax in an eligible Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge when travelling on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or under the Air Canada Express banner using a One-Time Maple Leaf Lounge Guest Pass. Can be used by Primary Cardholders, Secondary Cardholders, or any guest when accompanied by qualified cardholder.
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Who is allowed in? There are a few ways you can get in, including if you are: Aeroplan 50K elite status or higher: Air Canada's Maple Leaf lounges are open to Air Canada customers who hold Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Aeroplan Super Elite status in Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program.
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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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REVIEW RATING: BEN SAYS: The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is spacious and has a good selection of food & drinks. However, it lacks any special amenities, and could use a refresh.
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Do you get lounge access with Air Canada premium economy? Air Canada premium economy tickets do not include lounge access. That said—Aeroplan Elite members have access to all Air Canada Maple Leaf and Star Alliance member's lounges no matter what fare they're flying.
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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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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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United's premium economy fare offers seats in a separate cabin, discounted lounge access, free alcohol and more. American Way, Hemispheres, CultureMap, JohnnyJet, and more.
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If you spend a lot of money on snacks and beverages while waiting at the airport, lounge access may help you save money. Instead of paying an expensive airport bar tab, you can head to the lounge and consume free snacks and drinks there. Doing this could help you keep more money in your checking account.
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The biggest downside with airport lounges, especially in recent years, is the crowds. Lounges are far from exclusive, since so many credit cards offer access. There are several ways this can dampen the lounge experience: There can be long lines to check in to popular lounges.
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Which credit cards offer access to Mastercard lounges through LoungeKey? Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network.
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