A new domestic lounge opened at YUL Montreal-Trudeau Airport this past June, the Aspire American Express Lounge. Right now the lounge is in a soft launch opening phase with the official grand opening set to happen in the coming months.
This new lounge follows the current hot trend of companies sponsoring (co-branding) third party operated airport lounges. Here in Canada we’ve got the Aspire Air Canada Cafe lounge at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport, Air France KLM’s Plaza Premium Lounge at YUL, The Aspire WestJet Garden Lounge at YYC and now we have the Aspire American Express Lounge. Which as you may have guessed is sponsored/co-branded by American Express!
Lounge Overview:
The lounge is operated by Swissport which runs the Aspire brand of lounges which can be found in Calgary, Toronto Billy Bishop, Ottawa and now in Montreal with this new lounge.
Here are some quick highlights of the new lounge with further details to come as the grand opening approaches!
- Located in the Domestic Terminal (Near Gate 1 & 2 of the Domestic terminal, situated behind Starbucks and YUL Pizza.)
- Seating for 100 guests
- Includes table dining service
- Grab and go service
- Open 5am – 9pm everyday
Lounge Services/Facilities:
Benefits for Amex Cardmembers
Rewards Canada spoke with American Express about what benefits will be extended to cardmembers and they were able to share the following exclusive details for what the co-brand experience will mean for cardmembers:
- Amex Cardmembers will experience priority access, elevated experiences and unique activations and experiences throughout the year.
Stay tuned as we’ll have more details on the Amex benefits once the lounge goes through it’s official opening soon and for ongoing coverage of those limited time offerings that will happen throughout the year.
Lounge Access
Holders of the The Platinum Card from American Express, The Business Platinum Card from American Express, The Corporate Platinum Card from American Express and The Centurion Card receive complimentary access plus their spouse and two children under 21 or one travel companion can enjoy also complimentary access. And as noted above, Amex cardmembers receive priority access to the lounge!
The lounge can also be accessed with most lounge access programs like Priority Pass, Mastercard TravelPass and Visa Airport Companion. Visitors using these other access programs are limited to visits of up to 3 hours before flight departure time.
Recommended reading: Rewards Canada’s Guide to Airport Lounge Access – The ultimate guide to accessing business class lounges for Canadians!
Wrapping it up
It’s great to see another lounge option open up at Montreal Trudeau in the domestic concourse as that area lacked in lounge access outside of Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounge! Access is available to most lounge programs found on Canadian credit cards with the best access coming to those who have Amex’s Platinum cards.
Click here to learn more about this lounge
The Platinum Card from American Express
Earn up to 180,000 Membership Rewards Points!
Until August 18, 2025 new Platinum® Cardmembers can earn up to 180,000 welcome bonus points as follows:
- Earn 100,000 points after you spend $10,000 on your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership
- Earn an additional 50,000 points after you spend a total of $50,000 on your Card in your first 12 months of Cardmembership
- Plus, earn 30,000 points when you make a purchase between months 15 and 17 of Cardmembership
The Platinum Card from American Express highlights:
- Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases
- Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Travel Online or Platinum® Card Travel Service
- Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants
- Unlock $200 or more in additional value with Member extras. You can earn statement credits for qualifying purchases with participating brands
- Take full advantage of The American Express Global Lounge CollectionTM which unlocks access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience
- Enjoy flexible ways to use your points such as statement credits for any eligible purchase charged to your Card, new travel purchases booked on American Express Travel Online through the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights through the Fixed Points Travel Program
- Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
- Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $550 USD at over 1,600 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts
- Platinum Cardmembers can enjoy access to special events and unique opportunities
- Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport
Click here to learn more and to apply for The Platinum Card from American Express
The Business Platinum Card from American Express
Earn up to 200,000 Membership Rewards Points!
Until August 18, 2025 new Business Platinum ® Cardmembers can earn up to 200,000 welcome bonus points as follows:
- Earn 110,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership.
- Earn an additional 60,000 points after you spend a total of $90,000 on your Card in your first 12 months of Cardmembership.
- Plus, earn 30,000 points when you make a purchase between 15 and 17 months of Cardmembership.
The Business Platinum Card from American Express highlights:
- Earn 1.25 Membership Rewards points for virtually every $1 in purchases and get the most out of your business expenses
- Enjoy an exceptional line-up of rewards redemption options for you and your business, including travel, dining, entertainment, gift cards, merchandise, and more with Membership Rewards program.
- Transfer points to frequent flyer and hotel programs, including one-to-one to Aeroplan®* and Avios.
- Bolster your business with up to $820 in annual business and travel statement credits
- Enroll your eligible Card and earn up to $500 in business statement credits on qualifying purchases with Dell and Indeed.
- Enroll and earn up to $120 in eligible Wireless Credits each year.
- Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit each year of your Cardmembership
- Take full advantage of the American Express Global Lounge Collection which unlocks access to over 1400 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience.
- Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport, including access to the Pearson Priority Security Lane and discount on parking.
- Get access to discounted base fares for you and your travel companions when you book through the International Airline Program.
- Enjoy Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits at over 1,600 properties worldwide like guaranteed late check-out, complimentary breakfast for two, and more with Business Platinum.
- Upgrade your stay with premium status at leading hotel brands like Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy
- Enjoy access to specialty services and events, preferential treatment, and a dedicated Concierge team.
- Access a $100 CAD credit for NEXUS every 4 years with your Cardmembership
Click here to learn more and to apply for The Business Platinum Card from American Express
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