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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Lounges Guide
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The lounges you can use at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, with access options and where to find each one. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of airport lounges to choose from — two in total. Options like Executive Lounges and Air Canada are spread across Main Terminal and Terminal 1. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.
Executive Lounges
Executive Lounges runs a single lounge at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport — in Terminal 1. You can usually get in with Priority Pass, Dragonpass, American Express, Airline Premium Class, Pre-Book / Day Pass, Membership/Partner Cards, Open Access, Extended Stay (Booked), Trans‑Border Restrictions, Card‑Issuer Partnerships, Walk-Up Availability, Guaranteed Delay Cover (When Booked), Children Allowed, Special Dietary Needs and Business Centre (Paid).
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Ottawa International Airport Aspire Salon Lounge
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The Aspire Salon Lounge at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) is an airside, pay-per-use and card-access lounge offering travellers a calm, well‑appointed space to relax or work before departure. Guests enjoy complimentary hot and cold self‑service food, a self‑serve bar, free high‑speed Wi‑Fi, charging points and panoramic airfield views; a separate business centre is available to book for additional services.
After passing security, turn left and follow signs to Gate 20. The Aspire Salon Lounge entrance is on the right-hand side just after Gate 18 (airside).
Air Canada
Air Canada runs a single lounge at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport — in Main Terminal. You can usually get in with Business & First Class, Aeroplan Elite Status, Star Alliance Gold, Premium Rouge, Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders, Purchased Lounge Access / Day Pass, Guest Access and Unmanned / Access Code (Where Applicable).
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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
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Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge at Ottawa (YOW) provides travellers with a comfortable pre-departure space offering complimentary Wi‑Fi, light hot-and-cold food offerings, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, workstations and quiet seating areas. The lounge is designed for same‑day Air Canada, Air Canada Express/Rouge and Star Alliance passengers and supports Aeroplan/Aeroplan credit card access and premium-status entry. Air Canada also admits other eligible groups defined on its own lounge pages, including certain partner-card benefits and promotions. Access is subject to capacity and to the lounge's operating hours, and promotional or credit-card privileges can change, so check the booking or boarding pass for the lounge-access indicator.
Located on the departures level (post-security) in the domestic/transborder departure area of the main terminal. Look for signage to the Maple Leaf Lounge on the departures/upper level near the domestic gates and departure concourse.
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