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Review: WestJet Elevation Lounge Calgary
Location
YYC, Concourse B, Domestic
Date
September 2021
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Looking forward to checking this one out when I go back to visit family sometime soon!
I flew Air Canada business class a month ago and couldn’t get into their lounge as there was a long line up due to covid restrictions on occupancy. Do you anticipate similar problems with the Westjet lounge? Also is the location of this lounge inconvenient for passengers on Air Canada domestic flights? Thanks
As I referenced in the article, everyone and their dog can access this lounge, especially those within this enthusiast community, so I believe that once travel starts picking up again, you will see more and more people frequenting the lounge, which obviously leads to a less than pleasant experience.
The lounge is in the Domestic B wing of the YYC airport and I believe most AC flights depart from the C wing. Both wings are connected with the YYC Passenger Link, an electric mini bus that runs between the different wings of the airport. Access for those travelling on AC and any other airline other than those departing to the US, have a very easy way of accessing the lounge – again potentially leading to capacity issues.
I was able to take advantage of the shower suite a few weeks after they open. It was great; I especially like the towel warming rack.
Jayce, how does it compare to AC’s Signature Suite?
Hey Leon,
Great question. To be honest, it’s hard to compare because I have only experienced the Signature Suite Lounge at YVR as part of a media launch so based on that, I would say it’s fairly comparable. I would say that the food during the media launch was fancier at the Signature Suite but in terms of actual taste, it’s right on par.
The Signature Suite is definitely more exclusive but I actually prefer the ambiance in the Elevation Lounge over that of the Signature Suite but that’s going to be very much a personal preference.
Any talks of one in YYZ?
When I was there, that was the plan but I have no idea if it is actually slated or not. I can tell you that finding sufficient space in any airport is a big challenge and that’s very true at Pearson as all the space has been spoken for. You typically have to wait for a lease to expire on a space that is large enough and in the right location before you can even start thinking about creating a lounge.
Thanks Jayce
You write well! Add stop in Calgary – will do !
Thanks Oz, that’s very kind of you to say.