Visa Infinite Privilege Cards: Priority Benefits at Canadian Airports

Visa Infinite Privilege cards are the crème de la crème of Visa credit cards in Canada, and they tend to command a hefty annual fee, typically in the region of $499—599 (CAD) – or two to three times more than a regular Visa Infinite card.

As a result, Visa Infinite Privilege cards include a suite of exclusive perks that differentiate them from lower-tier cards, including priority privileges at four of Canada’s major airports: Vancouver (YVR), Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ), Montreal (YUL), and Ottawa (YOW).

Let’s take a look at these perks in detail below.

Visa Infinite Privilege Priority Security at Canadian Airports

Arguably the most useful among the airport benefits for Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders is priority security. You’ll get to access a dedicated security line along with premium cabin passengers.

This is especially useful for passengers travelling in economy class and without NEXUS cards, who would otherwise have no priority security privileges.

This privilege is available at the following airports:

Simply flash your card to access the priority/fast-track security lines to the attendant, and you’ll be prioritized for security clearance.

Note, however, that as per the terms and conditions, only the cardholder is entitled for priority security. In practice, sometimes the security agents are happy to waive through accompanying passengers of Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders, though this isn’t always guaranteed.

If you’re flying to the US from one of the eligible airports, you can use this service to breeze through security, and then in turn use Mobile Passport Control to get you through US pre-clearance faster.

Visa Infinite Privilege Parking Benefits

Aside from priority security, Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders get parking and valet benefits at the airports in Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa.

At Vancouver International Airport, you can park on one of 12 branded parking spots at the P1 level of the Parkade. The dedicated spots are those closest to the terminal; however, they operate on a first-come-first-served basis.

Since the…