Air Canada Opens Its First VIP Lounge at Quebec City Airport
Air Canada has officially opened its new Air Canada Café at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, introducing a dedicated and exclusive lounge experience to the airport’s terminal for the first time. Operated in partnership with Plaza Premium Group, the 97-seat space is designed to offer eligible passengers a modern environment to relax, work, or recharge before their flights, while paying a direct tribute to Quebec City’s heritage, culture, and art de vivre.
This opening marks the seventh Air Canada Café location globally, consolidating the airline’s multi-year investment in modernizing its airport lounges and expanding a premium hospitality concept deeply rooted in local identity.
A Design Inspired by Quebec’s Identity and Art
The new location incorporates Air Canada’s “Glowing Hearted” design philosophy, which aims to create warm, authentically Canadian spaces that reflect the natural and cultural environment of each region. In the case of Quebec, the design balances a refined aesthetic with high-durability materials built for daily operational wear.
The ambiance is complemented by the display of two prominent contemporary artworks by Canadian creators:
- Flow: A vibrant abstract piece in acrylic, oil, and ink on canvas by award-winning abstract artist Antonietta Grassi.
- 1982: A colorful geometric acrylic-on-linen piece developed by visual artist and novelist Douglas Coupland.
“We have created a space that feels like a love letter to the city—warm, quiet, and inspired by its rich and unique character,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Product and Services at Air Canada.
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Locally Sourced Gastronomy and Indigenous Partnerships
The culinary offering at the Quebec City Air Canada Café stands out for integrating local products and ingredients developed in collaboration with regional partners and Indigenous communities. The space operates under a self-service format featuring hot and cold options, accompanied by comprehensive allergen labeling to accommodate various dietary preferences.
Key menu highlights include:
- Cultural Identity: Traditional breakfast pancakes served with maple butter, fleur de sel, and a Sigewigus pumpkin seed paste sourced from the Mi’gmaq First Nation community of Gespeg.
- Freshness and Customization: A power bowl bar with local ingredients for build-your-own options, alongside a curated selection of local cheeses and artisanal jams.
- Inclusive Options: Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives.
- Full-Service Bar: Specialty coffee by Lavazza, craft cocktails crafted by Distillerie du Fjord, and beers from local brewery La Souche.
Infrastructure Geared Toward Productivity and Comfort
The facility spans a 336-square-meter (3,616-square-foot) footprint optimized for the needs of business travelers and frequent flyers.
Technological and comfort amenities include:
- Executive-style seating specifically designed for working and taking phone calls in a focused environment.
- Power access at every seat, including USB-C ports with the necessary wattage to charge laptops directly.
Access and Eligibility Criteria
Access to the Quebec City Air Canada Café is available exclusively to passengers traveling on domestic routes who meet any of the following eligibility profiles when boarding flights operated by Air Canada or a Star Alliance partner:
- Aeroplan Elite members (50K status and above).
- Star Alliance Gold status members.
- Holders of premium co-branded Aeroplan credit cards.
- Passengers traveling in Business Class.
This opening aligns with Air Canada’s strategy to elevate the airport experience through tailored investments in the markets where it operates. Over the past year, the carrier has added more than 500 seats to its global lounge network. This opening in Quebec follows recent infrastructure upgrades by the company, which include the new Air Canada Café and the refurbishment of the domestic Maple Leaf Lounge at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
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