The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.
The modern and exclusive Air Canada lounge at SFO is located in Terminal 2. This is the first Air Canada lounge have an outdoor lounge terrace. It has a range of premium amenities, food and beverages for eligible customers to make the travel experience even more comfortable and convenient before their flights out of San Francisco International Airport.
What’s at Air Canada’s San Francisco International Airport’s Maple Leaf Lounge
The Air Canada SFO Lounge is designed with San Francisco-based architectural firm Gensler.
A distinguishing feature of Air Canada’s San Francisco International Airport’s Maple Leaf Lounge is its large outdoor terrace with aircraft and runway views. It is the first of its kind with an outdoor terrace, featuring two vapor fireplaces produced by Canadian company CF + D.
There are 30 seats at the outdoor terrace for those who wish to enjoy the outdoor air before their flight.
The 8168 square ft. (761 square metre) airport retreat has a further 135 seats indoors and raises Air Canada’s flight and airport experience for customers travelling from California to Canada or through to destinations around the world.
The lounge is decorated with works by a collection of multidisciplinary art that reflects and pays homage to California and Canada. Amongst the artists featured is Canadian painter Shawn Evans, along with California artist Amos Goldbaum who created a custom mural from the Air Canada lounge.
It pays homage to its California location through its design and decor, and the food and beverage selections presented, which highlight local makers and flavours.
Amenities for Travellers
Unique seafood offerings, including the iconic San Francisco fish stew cioppino, will be on offer alongside a selection of California wines, and beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Anchor Brewing—America’s first craft beer.
Customer at the Air Canada can look forward to self-serve (hot and cold) buffet, showcasing local flavours.
There is a bar with bartender serving a selection of wines (including from Canada and California), in addition to local craft beers, a curated cocktail menu, and espresso.
Other aspects of the lounge’s design include E-Gates and biometric identification for seamless, hands-free lounge entry.
Customers can also freshen up at showers with heated towel racks.
There is also VIP room that can hold up to 10 people.
“We’re thrilled to bring our Maple Leaf Lounge experience to San Francisco International Airport, giving our Bay Area customers a way to enjoy Air Canada’s award-winning product and glowing hearted hospitality from the moment they arrive,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Products and Services at Air Canada.
Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounges, including the one at San Francisco airport, are available to Air Canada customers who are Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Aeroplan Super Elite Status members, Star Alliance Gold members, Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders, and customers departing on a business class ticket with Air Canada or another Star Alliance member.
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