Air Canada announced its newest Air Canada Café, in collaboration with Aspire, Swissport's premium lounge brand. Beginning June 1, eligible Air Canada customers departing from Toronto's downtown airport will have dedicated access to the only airline lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to enjoy elevated comfort and convenience before they fly.

The new Aspire | Air Canada Café marks the 27th lounge in Air Canada's lounge network and the sixth Canadian location for Aspire. It's a 133-seat modern respite at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's domestic departures terminal. Quiet workspaces, a private meeting room and premium food and drinks to stay or go are among the complimentary amenities in the café-style executive lounge.

The Aspire | Air Canada Café is available to Air Canada customers who are Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Aeroplan Super Elite Status members, Star Alliance Gold members, and Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders, as well as travellers connecting to an Air Canada business class ticket. Features include:

Premium Food and Beverage Offerings

• Self-serve hot and cold buffet curated by local chefs with fresh baked breads and pastries
• Hot and cold grab-n'-go selections
• Central bar with complimentary beverages and premium for-purchase beverages

Amenities and Space

• 4,271-square-foot (367-square-metre) premium space for work or relaxation
• Meeting room to book for collaborative or quiet co-working
• Additional workspace for taking calls
• Wireless chargers at almost every seat
• Super-fast and reliable Wi-Fi
• TVs broadcasting news and sports

Air Canada offers convenient and comprehensive service for customers travelling between Toronto and Montreal with up to eight daily departures to Montreal (YUL) from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), and up to 17 additional departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Flights are timed conveniently throughout the day, giving customers a wide choice of travel options, including easy connections from Air Canada's Montreal gateway hub of over 50 domestic, transborder and international destinations available this summer. Service will return this fall from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW). All flights to Montreal (YUL) and Ottawa (YOW) from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) feature complimentary beverage and snack service, and customers who are Aeroplan members are eligible to earn and redeem Aeroplan points.