Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is in Main Terminal, near Gate 20 (Maple Leaf Club); domestic and international departures at Ottawa (YOW). Ways in: Ticket, Status, Pay at the door, chase_sapphire_reserve, other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Business or First Class same-day ticket on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, a codeshare or a Star Alliance partner; guests CAD 59 |
| Status | Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K and 50K; Star Alliance Gold (one guest on the same flight free); Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond on qualifying flights |
| Pay at the door | Premium Economy, Latitude, comfort or Flex fares can buy access as a travel option at least 24h before the trip ($49, $49, $59, $79); not sold at the airport on the day of travel |
| chase_sapphire_reserveCard details | Listed participating location for Chase Sapphire Reserve, Reserve for Business and J.P. Morgan Reserve; one guest free; same-day boarding pass on Air Canada or a Star Alliance airline required |
| other | Aeroplan premium cards (TD and CIBC Visa Infinite Privilege; Amex Aeroplan Reserve, Business Reserve, Corporate Reserve) with a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance ticket; Aeroplan business and corporate card one-time passes; Maple Leaf Club members |
Temporarily closed for renovation since 2026-07-06 (YOW confirms the closure). Reopening expected November 2026 (secondary: Points Miles and Bling, July 2026); LoungeIQ says end of 2026 (secondary). No official reopening date found, and Air Canada's lounge page does not mark Ottawa as closed although it marks Halifax. Hours not confirmed officially; secondary sites conflict.
Other lounges at YOW
- Aspire Salon LoungeMain Terminal, level 2, on the right just after Gate 18 · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Pay at the door
Questions
How do I get into Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge?
Ticket: Business or First Class same-day ticket on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, a codeshare or a Star Alliance partner; guests CAD 59 Status: Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K and 50K; Star Alliance Gold (one guest on the same flight free); Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond on qualifying flights Pay at the door: Premium Economy, Latitude, comfort or Flex fares can buy access as a travel option at least 24h before the trip ($49, $49, $59, $79); not sold at the airport on the day of travel chase_sapphire_reserve: Listed participating location for Chase Sapphire Reserve, Reserve for Business and J.P. Morgan Reserve; one guest free; same-day boarding pass on Air Canada or a Star Alliance airline required other: Aeroplan premium cards (TD and CIBC Visa Infinite Privilege; Amex Aeroplan Reserve, Business Reserve, Corporate Reserve) with a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance ticket; Aeroplan business and corporate card one-time passes; Maple Leaf Club members
Where is Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge?
Main Terminal, near Gate 20 (Maple Leaf Club); domestic and international departures at Ottawa (YOW).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: mapleleafclub.ca, aircanada.com, fr.linkedin.com, pointsmilesandbling.com, loungeiq.com
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