Air Canada Opens First Premium Lounge Experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

Air Canada has opened its newest Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), introducing the first dedicated premium lounge experience to the airport’s terminal.

Lounge Experience
- 97-seat Air Canada Café — the first premium lounge at YQB.
- Designed to reflect Québec City’s art de vivre and French cultural charm.
- Features works by artists Antonietta Grassi and Douglas Coupland.

Food & Beverage
- Locally sourced menu with Indigenous partnerships.
- Highlights include:
- Signature pancakes with maple butter and Sigewigus pumpkin seed spread.
- Build-your-own power bowls.
- Local cheeses, artisanal jams.
- Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
- Full-service bar with Lavazza coffee, cocktails from La Distilleries du Fjord, and local beers from La Souche.

Amenities
- 3,616 sq. ft. premium space with productivity seating.
- Power outlets and USB-C ports at every seat (enough wattage to charge laptops).
- Calm, modern design inspired by Québec’s natural beauty.

Access
- Available to:
- Aeroplan Elite members (50K+).
- Star Alliance Gold members.
- Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders.
- Business Class customers on Air Canada & Star Alliance flights.

Strategic Expansion
- This is Air Canada’s 7th Café, part of its global lounge modernization program.
- Follows recent upgrades at Montréal-Trudeau.
- Reinforces Air Canada’s investment in Québec’s travel market.

In short, this new lounge blends local culture, premium amenities, and modern design to elevate the travel experience for Air Canada’s premium passengers at Québec City.