Air Canada’s New Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Provides Customers Added Comfort and Hospitality

Premium 58-seat space delivers a thoughtfully designed environment for customers to grab a bite, work and recharge before their flight.

Air Canada is introducing its newest Air Canada Café^TM at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, offering a seamless, premium grab and go experience for eligible domestic travellers. Designed for convenience and comfort, this new addition, located near Gate A2, opened this weekend, and marks the third Air Canada Café location, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to improving premium lounge offerings at its Montréal hub.

Blending local flavours with modern amenities, the Air Canada Café features a curated menu of iconic Montréal snacks, a selection of self-serve beverages, and power at each of the 58 seats. To access the lounge, eligible customers need only scan their boarding pass at the eGates at the Air Canada Café’s entrance. This opening is part of Air Canada’s broader investment in new, upgraded and expanded lounges planned for 2025 and beyond, further elevating the airport experience for its premium travellers.

Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Product & Services at Air Canada, said: “We’ve created a premium experience tailored to the needs of our busiest customers, while celebrating the essence of Montréal’s vibrant café culture”.

“Every detail of the Air Canada Café is designed for productivity and comfort, bringing together efficiency with the warmth and energy that make it a beloved product amongst our customers.”

Partner and Designer, Vincent Hauspy, of Montréal-based design firm Provencher Roy, said: “Our collaboration with Air Canada on the Montréal concept for Air Canada Café is one that we’re particularly proud of”

“The design celebrates the unique character and spirit of Montréal, showcasing all that makes this city an iconic destination for both Canadian and international travellers.”

Philippe Stas, ADM’s Vice President, Services, Commercial and Innovation, said: “ADM Aéroports de Montréal is pleased to welcome this new Air Canada Café, which offers a new signature experience for travellers departing from YUL”.

“This new space, with its design unique to our beautiful city, will enhance the level of service offered in the domestic area of our terminal, in addition to reinforcing our commitment to offer, in collaboration with our great partner Air Canada, a welcome worthy of the greatest international airports to our passengers.”

Key Features of the Air Canada Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport:

Curated Food and Beverage Offerings

• Grab and go food selections include warm pistachio cream croissants, mini cheese boards, vegetarian wraps and fresh salads
• Montréal-inspired bagel and smoked meat sandwiches
• Menu selections accommodate a variety of dietary needs, with clear ingredient and allergen labelling accessible via QR code
• Self-serve beverage station featuring all Montréal-brewed beer, cider and non-alcoholic options, including locally brewed Gutsy Kombucha
• Lavazza specialty coffees and nitro cold brew coffee

Amenities and Space

• 58 seats across 2,700-square-foot (250-square-metre) premium space
• Productivity-style seating for working and taking calls
• Power at every seat, including USB-C ports with wattage to charge a laptop
• Accessible entrance for customers and staff

Signature Design

• Created in collaboration with Montréal-based design firm Provencher Roy, influenced by the city’s “third wave” coffee culture
• Custom abstract artwork by Montréal-born artist Melanie Authier
• Hanging light fixtures in the Air Canada Café are designed and manufactured in Québec

Eligibility for Air Canada Café Access

The Air Canada Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is available to Air Canada customers travelling on a business class ticket, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Aeroplan Super Elite Status Members, Star Alliance Gold customers and Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders.

Elevating the airport experience
Air Canada continues to invest in modernizing and expanding its lounge network, focusing on customer care, convenience, and comfort. By the end of 2025, the airline will have added over 500 additional lounge seats worldwide, ensuring more space for travellers. This expansion builds on recent lounge upgrades, featuring elevated design, modern seating, and enhanced power access in select locations.