Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge At San Francisco International

Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Wed July 12, 2023

Air Canada has opened its first Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.

The modern, 165-seat space located in Terminal 2 features Air Canada’s first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages.

“We’re thrilled to bring our Maple Leaf Lounge experience to San Francisco International Airport, giving our Bay Area customers a way to enjoy Air Canada’s award-winning product and glowing hearted hospitality from the moment they arrive,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Air Canada’s Managing Director, Products and Services.

“It’s one more way we’re investing to become San Francisco’s favourite way to travel internationally.”  

In addition to the range of services and amenities the airline’s Maple Leaf Lounges are known for, the new lounge features an expansive outdoor terrace with aircraft and runway views. The 8168 square ft. (761 square metre) airport retreat elevates Air Canada’s flight and airport experience for customers travelling from California to Canada or through to Europe, Asia and Australia via three of the airline’s main hubs: Toronto Pearson, Montreal Trudeau, and Vancouver International. 

The new Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO pays homage to its California location both through its design and decor, and the food and beverage selections presented, which highlight local makers and flavours. Unique seafood offerings, including the iconic San Francisco fish stew cioppino, will be on offer alongside a selection of California wines and beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Anchor Brewing.   

Additional details include:

·      E-Gates and biometric identification for seamless, hands-free lounge entry

·      Showers with heated towel racks

·      VIP room for up to 10 people

In other lounge news, Air Canada has re-introduced Newark Liberty International Airport to its roster of lounges with the opening of the new United Club location in Newark Terminal A.

In this new location, Air Canada will be uniquely co-located within the United Club, offering a dedicated customer service desk and an access policy consistent with Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges. 

Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounges are available to Air Canada customers who are Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Aeroplan Super Elite Status members, Star Alliance Gold members, Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders, and customers departing on a business class ticket with Air Canada or another Star Alliance member.

In partnership with United Airlines, Air Canada offers up to 21 daily flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal, representing up to approximately 21,000 seats weekly. Select flights between SFO and YYZ are operated onboard wide-body aircraft offering Air Canada’s lie-flat pods.

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