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Ottawa International Airport Aspire Salon Lounge

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.

🚪 Terminal:
Terminal 1✈️ International🏠 Domestic
🧭 Directions:

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).

🎫 Access Options:
Priority Pass
Priority Pass membership
DragonPass
DragonPass membership
American Express
Eligible American Express card (check issuer eligibility)
Airline premium class
Business or First class ticket (subject to airline agreement)
Pre-book / Day Pass
Pre-book via ExecutiveLounges.com with a valid same-day boarding pass or pay-on-the-day walk-up with a valid same-day boarding pass
Membership/Partner Cards
Other partner card programmes accepted (check individual card terms)
Open access
Any traveller may buy entry (subject to capacity and lounge terms)
Extended stay (booked)
Extended stays must be booked as consecutive standard bookings via the website
Trans‑border restrictions
Guests on Trans‑Border (to USA) flights may not be able to access the area where the lounge resides — check airport/airline routing
Card‑issuer partnerships
Some bank/branded cards provide access via third‑party partners (confirm with your issuer)
Walk-up availability
Walk-up entry accepted subject to capacity and lounge opening hours
Guaranteed Delay Cover (when booked)
Bookings made on ExecutiveLounges.com include guaranteed delay cover during normal opening hours
Children allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Special dietary needs
Guests with allergies/special diets should speak to lounge staff for assistance
Business centre (paid)
Business centre access is available to book at additional cost
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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

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.

🚪 Terminal:
Main Terminal - Departures (Domestic / Transborder)✈️ International🏠 Domestic
🧭 Directions:

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.

🎫 Access Options:
Business & First Class
Valid same-day boarding pass for Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge (or eligible codeshare/Star Alliance flight)
Aeroplan Elite Status
Eligible Aeroplan Elite status (examples: Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, Aeroplan 50K) and valid same-day boarding pass
Star Alliance Gold
Star Alliance Gold membership card and valid same-day boarding pass for an eligible flight
Premium Rouge
Travel on a Premium Rouge same-day flight
Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders
Primary or supplementary Aeroplan premium credit card linked to Aeroplan and valid same-day boarding pass
Purchased Lounge Access / Day Pass
Purchase Maple Leaf Lounge access in advance (not available for same-day purchase at the airport) and valid same-day boarding pass
Guest Access
Accompanying guest(s) travelling on the same flight; guest access may incur a fee (subject to local policies and capacity limits)
Other Eligible Customers
Other eligible groups as defined by Air Canada (examples on the company page include certain partner-card benefits and promotions)
Note - Special Cases
Access is subject to capacity and operational hours; some promotional/credit-card privileges may change — check booking/boarding pass for the lounge access indicator
Unmanned / Access Code (where applicable)
Where a lounge is listed as unmanned at certain airports, members must request an access code from an Air Canada agent (Ottawa is listed among Maple Leaf Lounges in Air Canada’s official lounge list)
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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

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.

🚪 Terminal:
Main Terminal - Departures (Domestic / Transborder)✈️ International🏠 Domestic
🧭 Directions:

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.

🎫 Access Options:
Business & First Class
Valid same-day boarding pass for Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge (or eligible codeshare/Star Alliance flight)
Aeroplan Elite Status
Eligible Aeroplan Elite status (examples: Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, Aeroplan 50K) and valid same-day boarding pass
Star Alliance Gold
Star Alliance Gold membership card and valid same-day boarding pass for an eligible flight
Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders
Primary or supplementary Aeroplan premium credit card linked to Aeroplan and valid same-day boarding pass
Purchased Lounge Access / Day Pass
Purchase Maple Leaf Lounge access in advance (not available for same-day purchase at the airport) and valid same-day boarding pass
Guest Access
Accompanying guest(s) travelling on the same flight; guest access may incur a fee (subject to local policies and capacity limits)
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