# Air Canada Opens First Lounge at Québec City Airport (YQB)

_Jun 16 12:33_

Tags: Air Canada, Aeroplan, Air Canada Café, Maple Leaf Lounge, CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card, TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card, American Express, Amex, CIBC, TD

Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge, a 97-seat Air Canada Café, at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Access is granted via Aeroplan Elite 50K+, premium cabin tickets, or specific Aeroplan co-branded credit cards

## Summary

Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), a 97-seat Air Canada Café operated in partnership with Plaza Premium. This marks the seventh location in Air Canada's growing Café network and the latest step in the airline's plan to modernize its lounge offerings. **Access Rules:**
Access mirrors standard Maple Leaf Lounge eligibility:
* Aeroplan Elite 50K members and above
* Premium Aeroplan co-branded credit card holders (Amex Aeroplan Reserve, TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege)
* Business class passengers flying Air Canada or Star Alliance flights Note: Unlike the Toronto Billy Bishop location, this café does not accept Priority Pass or DragonPass. **Details:**
* **Location:** Second floor of the main terminal, between gates 28 and 29.
* **Hours:** Daily 4am to 8pm.
* **Amenities:** 3,616 square feet with productivity spots and quiet corners. Power outlets and USB-C ports at every seat.
* **Food & Drink:** Self-serve menu featuring local items like maple butter pancakes, pumpkin seed spread, power bowls, local cheeses, Lavazza coffee, and regional beers/cocktails. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. The opening fills a gap in the terminal's lounge scene, as the previous pay-per-use VIP Lounge has been closed for overhaul since August 2025

Sources add:
• LoyaltyLobby: Air Canada has today opened its latest Café Lounge at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) Apparently, this is the first lounge at the Quebec City Airport, and can seat 97 passengers

## Why it matters

Affects Air Canada loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Amex, CIBC.

## What each source adds

- **LoyaltyLobby**: Air Canada has today opened its latest Café Lounge at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) Apparently, this is the first lounge at the Quebec City Airport, and can seat 97 passengers

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/air-canada-cafe-opens-at-quebec-city-airport) — Air Canada Opens Its First Lounge at Québec City Airport (YQB)
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/06/16/air-canadas-latest-cafe-lounge-at-quebec-city-yqb-airport-is-now-open?omhide=true) — Air Canada’s Latest Café Lounge At Québec City (YQB) Airport Is Now Open

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