There are two lounges in Winnipeg and there is only a main terminal area. There’s no separate terminal space for transborder flights.
Plaza Premium Lounge
Eligible Priority Pass and Dragon Pass members and some credit card have the $59 access fee waived. There is a full service bar where basic alcoholic drinks are complimentary and top shelf items start for $9. There are seasonal offers like mocha iced coffee in summer and pumpkin spiced latte during fall. The buffet has one vegetable item, one carbohydrate and usually two choices of meat downing in thick sauce. Desserts and pastries are mediocre.
I’ve been to this lounge three times in two years and it’s always had plenty of space. The PPL is only separated from general population by a two-metre high glass curtain, but Winnipeg has low passenger volumes and the airport is never too noisy. Most of the seating are large armchairs with small coffee tables and a few larger workstations with computer sockets.
Maple Leaf Lounge
Star Alliance Gold, Air Canada 50K and up members, and eligible credit holding passengers are welcome in this long and narrow space. Although smaller than the PPL, the MLL has its own toilets, a TV lounge, business centre, and a clear view of aircraft.
I’ve always appreciated the enclosed toilet cubicles at Air Canada MLLs and Winnipeg is no different. I did my business in peace without needing to hear anyone else tinkle. After emptying my bowels, I had my fill at the rather limited buffet. I was glad I ate at the PPL.
It had an Asian-themed menu with gyoza and spring rolls paired with hoisin sauce and plum sauce. These are the wrong sauces for these foods, but okay.
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