Priority Pass in Canada (updated September 10, 2018)
In light of the one-time fee increase (from $27 to $32 for American Express cardholders), I thought it was an appropriate time to update this post. Priority Pass continues to increase their inventory, including many more restaurants added to the portfolio. There is also over 1,200 lounges worldwide (up from 1,000 last time). Furthermore, several credit cards needed an update regarding their lounge access.
This post will list the Canadian credit cards that provide a free Priority Pass membership, along with lounge access specifics.
List of Credit Cards that Offer Priority Pass Membership / Passes
For Canadians, we actually have a fair number of credit cards to choose from that give us Priority Pass lounge access. The major changes include the addition of a Scotiabank card, and the removal of the BMO cards.
Just a reminder that effective October 1, 2018, the $27 fee mentioned below for all American Express cards increases to $32.
Credit Cards | Lounge Access |
Annual Fees |
American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $499 |
American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $899 |
American Express Air Miles Reserve Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $299 |
American Express Business Platinum Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges, along with one companion. There is a $27 USD fee for each additional guest. | $499 |
American Express Platinum Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges, along with one companion. There is a $27 USD fee for each additional guest. | $699 |
CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $399 |
Desjardins Visa Odyssey Infinite Privilege | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $395 |
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $399 |
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $139 |
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card | Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 10 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 fee for each lounge visit.
Supplementary cardholder receives 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 fee for each lounge visit. |
$399 |
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card | Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year.Receive free Priority Pass membership. Receive 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge passes per membership year. Thereafter, pay $27 USD fee for each lounge visit. | $399 |
List of Priority Pass Lounges in Canada
Below is a list of Priority Pass lounges located at Canadian airports, listed in alphabetical order.
Airport | Lounge |
Access Limit |
Calgary International Airport (YYC) | Concourse A – Chinook Lounge | 3 hours |
Concourse D – Aspire Lounge International Departures | 3 hours | |
Concourse E – Aspire Lounge Transborder Departures | 3 hours | |
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) | Domestic-International Terminal: Plaza Premium Lounge (across from Gate 54) | No limit |
US Transborder Terminal: Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder) (near Gate 88) | No limit | |
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | International Terminal – National Bank World MasterCard Lounge (one level up from Gate 52) | 3 hours |
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) | Main Terminal: Salon Vip Lounge (near Gate 29, on level 2) | No limit |
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, on level 3) | No limit |
Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, near Gate 77, on level 3) | No limit | |
Terminal 1 – Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder, near Gate F82) | No limit | |
Terminal 3 – Air France – KLM Lounge (above Gate C33) | 3 hours | |
Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, between Gates B23 and B24) | No limit | |
Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, elevators near Gate C32) | No limit | |
Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, elevators across Gate C33) | No limit | |
Terminal 3 – Plaza Premium Lounge (USA transborder, near Gate A10) | No limit | |
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Domestic Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, near Gate C29 on level 3) | 3 hours |
Domestic Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (domestic departures, near Gate B15 on level 3) | No limit | |
International Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (international departures, after security on level 3) | No limit | |
International Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (USA departures, across Gate E87) | No limit | |
International Terminal – SkyTeam Lounge (International Departures, near Gate 53) | No limit | |
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) | Main Terminal – Plaza Premium Lounge (across Gate 6) | 3 hours |
Please let me know if I missed any credit cards or lounges!
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