Air Canada Opens 6,400-sqft Airport Lounge at Toronto Pearson

Air Canada has opened a new lounge at its Toronto Pearson global hub.

The Air Canada Signature Suite is an exclusive airport retreat where eligible customers can dine à la carte at a complimentary, full-service restaurant from a menu created by acclaimed chef David Hawksworth, or enjoy hors d'œuvres, champagne, fine wines and cocktails in an intimate, Canadian-designed and decorated setting.

"The Air Canada Signature Suite provides premium Air Canada customers with a luxury experience unrivalled in North America that elevates Air Canada into the ranks of leading global carriers for discerning international travellers," said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. "Customers can indulge in an à la carte meal service in the suite's complimentary restaurant or partake of fine wines, champagne and specialty cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere accented with original Canadian art and maple, marble and polished limestone finishes."

The Air Canada Signature Suite officially opened today, 1 December 2017, and is accessible to all full fare paying International Business Class customers, excluding upgrades and most point redemption programs.

The 6,400-sqft suite, located by Air Canada's international departure gates at Toronto Pearson Terminal 1, can accommodate up to 160 customers and is fully complimentary.

It hosts a full-service restaurant offering à la carte dining from a Hawksworth-designed menu. The suite also features a cocktail lounge space with full service bar and a selection of hors d'œuvres and specialty snacks, a quiet sitting area and concierge service.

"Our premium customers, particularly those who are connecting, highly value comfort and convenience when they travel. This unique airport enclave will serve as a welcome preliminary to boarding their international flights, where the premium experience will continue," Mr. Smith added.

Other notable design features of the Air Canada Signature Suite include:

* Design by Montreal architecture and design firm Heekyung Duquette;

* Wines and spirits supplied by Diageo and Moet & Chandon Champagne (both brut and rosé available);

* Mural by renowned Ottawa artist Gavin Lynch;

* Cloudscape Chandelier by Toronto design firm Moss & Lam;

* Exclusive works by local Montreal artists Pascale Girardin and Nicolas Ruel; and

* Luxury skin care products from Molton Brown.

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