Plaza Premium Group and Air France opened a redesigned lounge for the airline at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The lounge is now available for Air France’s Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers as well as Plaza Premium Group customers.
Located in the international section of the terminal, this 1,607-square-foot lounge has a seating capacity of 149. It boasts a large bay window offering a view of the runways, the airline's aircraft and one of the slopes of Mount Royal.
Air France worked with Canadian companies to create most of the furniture and lighting. The Air France colors – shades of blue, greys and whites, with touches of red – are dominant, as well as the Accent, the Air France brand symbol, and the winged seahorse, the company's historical symbol. Champagne-lacquered metal screens provide structure to the lounge.
Customers will be hosted by the award-winning Plaza Premium Group servicing and culinary team. Automatic eligibility kiosks are also available.
In the main lounge area, seats and large sofas are available for everyone to relax, eat or work. A shared work area is available for groups. Wi-Fi and USB sockets are available to all customers.
Flying Blue Ultimate customers have access to a more private space, with large sofas and seats to feel at home.
Another area allows customers to shower or freshen up before their flight.
Finally, for those looking for travel inspiration, an “Air France Travel Guide” screen gives ideas for upcoming trips.
At the heart of the lounge, catering is centered around French cuisine. A self-service buffet offers hot and cold dishes throughout the day. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available and a bar offers selection of French wines and champagnes.
This fall, the lounge will introduce a new dedicated catering service in the “Night Service” area. Customers can choose to enjoy in the lounge a real French-style gourmet meal, identical to that served on board, with in-seat restaurant-style service. Starters, hot dishes, cheese, desserts and a wine and champagne list will be offered to eligible clients. During the flight, customers can then enjoy their night onboard to the fullest. If they make a request, their meal tray will not be loaded on the flight to limit food waste. Customers who wish to do so will still be able to enjoy another meal on board.
Several steps were taken by Air France to be eco-responsible. For instance, Air France favors local and seasonal products for its catering offer, and in the showers, the facilities are also eco-responsible.
The Air France lounge in Montréal is open daily 2 to 10 p.m. for Air France and KLM customers.
Access is free for Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, and customers traveling in Economy or Premium Economy can purchase lounge access subject to availability. The lounge is also open to other travelers at selected hours and is available for purchase via Plaza Premium Lounge website at www.plazapremiumlounge.com.
