Maple Leaf Lounge access
Passengers travelling with proof of active memberships in any of the following programs or travelling in a qualifying class of service are entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access.

Qualifying passengers must present proof of applicable membership/status along with a same-day confirmed travel on a departing Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Star Alliance or Air Canada Codeshare flight. Additional guests may accompany qualifying passengers for $15 CA per person before 11 a.m. and for $25 CA per person after 11 a.m.

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Air Canada Super Elite and Elite members
Air Canada Super Elite and Elite members, along with their spouse or domestic partner, dependant children, and one guest, are entitled to access the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge when departing on an Air Canada or Air Canada Jazz flight, or a flight with any Star Alliance carrier. Super Elite and Elite members and their qualifying guests* enjoy the additional privilege of access to the domestic Maple Leaf Lounge upon arriving at airports in Canada.

*Super Elite and Elite members are entitled to 1 complimentary guest in addition to their spouse and dependant children who are also complimentary.


American Express Maple Leaf Club card holders


CIBC Maple Leaf Club card holders


American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum and Corporate Platinum card holders

Executive First and Executive Class ticket holders
Customers holding an Executive First or Executive Class ticket are entitled to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge access. Please note: upgrade certificates do not provide access to the Maple Leaf Lounge.


Select Economy ticket holders who have purchased lounge access
You can purchase Maple Leaf Lounge access for a nominal fee at time of booking when you purchase a ticket online, or add Lounge access and other travel options at any time up to 24 hours before your flight simply by accessing your booking online.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge access can be purchased for the following fares (rates listed are per one-way trip):

  • Within Canada & the US
    • Tango fares: $45 CAD/USD
    • Tango Plus fares: $35 CAD/USD
    • Latitude fares: $30 CAD/USD
  • Sun & International Destinations
    • Tango Plus fares: $55 CAD/USD
    • Latitude fares: $45 CAD/USD
Note: economy ticket holders who have purchased lounge access are not entitled to invite a guest; access may not be purchased for either the ticket holder or guest at the airport.


Star Alliance Gold members
Any Star Alliance member with a Star Alliance Gold logo on their card is entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access provided the member is travelling on a departing Star Alliance flight, in any class of service. At no additional charge, the Star Alliance member may be accompanied by one guest who is also in possession of a same-day ticket on a qualifying, departing flight.

United Airlines Red Carpet Club members
Any United Airlines Red Carpet Club member is welcome to entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access when holding a valid membership card and a same-day confirmed ticket for travel on a departing Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, or United Airlines flight. At no additional charge, the Red Carpet Club member may be accompanied by one guest who is also in possession of a same-day ticket on a qualifying, departing flight.

US Airways Club members
Any US Airways Club member is entitled to Maple Leaf Lounge access when holding a valid membership card and a same-day confirmed ticket for travel on a departing Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Star Alliance or an Air Canada/US Airways codeshare flight. At no additional charge, the US Airways Club member may be accompanied by one guest who is also in possession of a same-day ticket on a qualifying, departing flight.

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