Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San
Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third in the U.S.
The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada’s first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the travel experience for eligible customers even more comfortable and convenient before their flights to Canada and beyond.
“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, Managing Director, Products and Services at Air Canada. “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 newest Lounge features an expansive outdoor terrace with aircraft and runway views. The 165-seat, 8168 square ft. (761 square meter) 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 Airports.
Airport lounges are a great way to relax prior to a flight and are very important to Air Canada’s business travelers.
The new space is Air Canada’s latest addition to its growing lounge network. Air Canada earlier this month unveiled a beautiful new lounge at Toronto Island/Billy Bishop City Airport (YTZ).
CALIFORNIA FLAVOURS AND DESIGN
The new Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO will pay 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 (a personal fave that’s easy to make), will be on offer alongside a selection of California wines, and beer from both Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Anchor Brewing—America’s first craft beer. (Excellent call.)
Additional details:
Premium Food and Beverage Offerings
• Self-serve (hot and cold) buffet, showcasing local flavours
• Bar with bartender serving a selection of wines (including from Canada and California), in addition to local craft beers, a curated cocktail menu, and espresso.
Amenities and Space
• The Lounge, designed with San Francisco-based architectural firm Gensler, is the first of its kind with an outdoor terrace, featuring two vapor fireplaces produced by Canadian company CF + D
• 165 seats (135 interior + 30 exterior)
• E-Gates and biometric identification for seamless, hands-free lounge entry
• Showers with heated towel racks
• VIP room for up to 10 people
• Collection of multidisciplinary art that reflects and pays homage to California and Canada
• Artists featured include Canadian painter Shawn Evans, and a custom mural from California artist Amos Goldbaum.
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.
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CELEBRITY CRUISES GOES YEAR-ROUND IN CARIBBEAN
Perfect Day at Coco Cay in the Caribbean has been added to select Celebrity Cruise voyages.
Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning premium cruise line with a global fleet of 16 resorts at sea that take guests to more than 300 destinations around the world across all seven continents, has announced a revamped Caribbean program for the Summer 2024 season. Starting next April, sun chasers, beach lovers and relaxation seekers, will all be able to enjoy the Caribbean like never before on board two award-winning ships, Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Reflection, as they begin to call the tropics home. Not only does the new program double the brand’s number of year-round Caribbean sailings and introduces the first weekend itineraries, but both ships will now offer guests with the exciting opportunity to experience Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time in history.
“Our customers are consistently asking for more opportunities to visit this stunning region year-round, have more weekend options so they can getaway easier, and have expressed a desire for a private island destination. By introducing this new program, we can meet this demand and offer something new and historic to all our guests,” says Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “Perfect Day is a destination like no other, and we are honored to add it to our portfolio.”
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I have always enjoyed flying with Air Canada and your post has made me even more excited to travel with them. I love how you described the features and amenities of the new lounge, especially the outdoor terrace with fireplaces and runway views. That sounds like a perfect way to relax before a flight. I also appreciated your updates on the Celebrity and Scenic cruises, as I’m a big fan of cruising and always looking for new destinations and experiences. Your photos are stunning and make me feel the travel bug.