New Air Canada Cafe at YUL

Air Canada is set to open a high end “grab and go” cafe for eligible travellers near Gate A2 in Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) tomorrow, March 22, 2025. The 58-seat Air Canada Cafe is part of the airlinesits bid to add 500 more lounge seats to its network by the end of 2025.

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

Domestic passengers in business class, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Aeroplan Super Elite Status Members, Star Alliance Gold customers and Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders will be eligible to stop at the cafe before a flight or during a layover for a bite of Montreal-inspired food in designer surroundings. The space was created by local firm Provencher Roy and influenced by the city's "third wave" coffee culture. It features Quebec-made light fixtures and Custom abstract artwork by Montréal-born artist Melanie Authier.

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

Guests will choose from a variety of food options, including:

• Grab and go food selections: warm pistachio cream croissants, mini cheese boards, vegetarian wraps and fresh salads/
• Montréal-inspired bagels and smoked meat sandwiches.
• A 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.

"ADM Aéroports de Montréal is pleased to welcome this new Air Canada Café, which offers a new signature experience for travelers departing from YUL," said Philippe Stas, ADM's Vice President, Services, Commercial and innovation. "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."

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