Upon arriving in Winnipeg after a flight from Vancouver, I took some time to check out the only two airport lounges available in the airport. After a brief visit to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge down the hall, I made my way over to the Plaza Premium Lounge.
I was feeling a bit peckish, and since this lounge has a wider hot food selection than its counterpart, I decided to pop in for a quick bite before heading downtown.
Plaza Premium Lounge Winnipeg – Access
The Plaza Premium Lounge, which opened in 2015, is located airside in the departures wing, on the second level of the main terminal.
The lounge is situated right across from Gates 5 and 6, and is easily identifiable by its name prominently illuminated at the entrance.
The check-in counter is directly through the entryway, and the lineup could easily spill out into the hallway on a busy day, as there isn’t all too much space here.
The lounge is open from 4am–7pm daily, with the exception of Saturdays, when it’s open from 4am–5pm. Due to the lounge’s location, those travelling on transborder flights to the US won’t have access to the lounge, but anyone on a domestic or international flight will.
Plaza Premium lounges are now affiliated with DragonPass, which allows access to holders of an eligible Visa or Mastercard product. I enjoyed complimentary access from my American Express Platinum Card, which provides cardholders and one guest with unlimited entry to Plaza Premium Lounges, both before departure and upon arrival.
Even without a credit card or membership that offers access, you have the option of purchasing a day pass for the lounge, which starts at $52.50 plus tax per person for two hours.
Plaza Premium Lounge Winnipeg – Seating
The lounge’s décor boasts a classic Plaza Premium aesthetic, with a range of brown hues and other warm tones. The open-concept lounge has several seating options scattered throughout, and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
It’s worth noting that this is an open-air lounge, so it isn’t entirely secluded from the rest of the airport. Instead, its glass walls simply act as a divider, and therefore it may not be the quietest of spaces, as noise spills over from the terminal.
Heading to the right from the check-in desk, there are a handful of…
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