Second Transborder Lounge at Pearson is just steps from U.S.
departure gates
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MONTREAL, June 14, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada
today unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work
or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express,
located in the Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal
1-transborder departure area. The lounge joins the existing Maple
Leaf Lounge as the second premium lounge product available to
customers departing to the US from Toronto-Pearson. Business Class customers or
those with select Altitude Status, as well as Star Alliance Gold members departing on an Air
Canada, or United Airlines flight will be eligible to access the
Maple Leaf Lounge Express.
"We are excited to welcome Air Canada and Star Alliance customers travelling to
the United States in our new Maple
Leaf Lounge Express. This unique space has been created to enhance
the overall travel experience of our premium customers and
represents a commitment to our transborder product," said
Andrew Yiu, Vice President, Product
at Air Canada. "This all-new lounge is just steps from the Air
Canada commuter gates, making it easy to enjoy comfort on the go
before flying to the U.S. Customers will be warmly received by a
premium agent, and enjoy a calm environment in which to work or
relax before their Air Canada flight."
The Express lounge, just steps away from departure gates
F84-F99, has seating for 50 customers. The new space features a
self-serve bar, offering a wide selection of beverages, including
Canadian wines and Lavazza specialty coffee and a selection of
light snacks. Business travellers planning to work on site may also
take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi.
A new commuter facility was recently opened at Toronto Pearson
Terminal 1 to provide additional access and to better service
commuter narrow body aircraft flying to the United States. This new commuter facility
was developed by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and
improves airport efficiencies within the new Terminal 1
building. The new Maple Leaf Lounge Express further enhances
the customer experience in this gate area.
As a leading global carrier, Air Canada offers eligible
customers access to 23 Maple Leaf Lounges worldwide including 17 at
Canadian airports, plus the Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson
global hub featuring 5-star dining. Customers travelling abroad may
also enjoy lounges at New York-LaGuardia, New York-Newark, Los
Angeles, London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Paris. More information
about Air Canada's award-winning Maple Leaf Lounges is here.
About Air Canada
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airline serving nearly 220 airports on six continents. Canada's flag carrier is among the 20 largest
airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million
customers. Air Canada provides
scheduled passenger service directly to 62 airports in Canada, 54 in the
United States and 100 in Europe, the Middle
East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central
America and South America.
Air Canada is a founding member of
Star Alliance, the world's most
comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,317 airports in
193 countries. Air Canada is the
only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking
according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax, which also
named Air Canada the 2018 Best Airline in North America. For more information, please
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