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Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) • Terminal Main Terminal

Air Canada Café (Transborder)

The Air Canada Café at YUL Transborder is Air Canada's newer grab-and-go concept in the US departures concourse, opened March 2026 across from the transborder Maple Leaf Lounge. Entry is by eGate (sca…

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Location
Main Terminal, US Transborder departures (pre-clearance) — near Gates 73/74, across the corridor from the transborder Maple Leaf Lounge; entry via eGate · Terminal Main Terminal
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Access Protocol
Air Canada Business Class • Aeroplan 50K/75K/Super Elite
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Seating Capacity
Not disclosed
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Data Verified
Sep 15, 2026
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Inside the Air Canada Café (Transborder)

The Air Canada Café at YUL Transborder is Air Canada's newer grab-and-go concept in the US departures concourse, opened March 2026 across from the transborder Maple Leaf Lounge. Entry is by eGate (scan boarding pass or use facial recognition) — no host desk.

What is available

  • Nitro cold brew on tap, craft beer and seltzer, kombucha, specialty coffee
  • Grab-and-go Montreal bagels, smoked meat sandwiches, croque monsieur, pastries, salads
  • Workspaces with charging at every seat, Wi-Fi

Known limitations

  • No washrooms inside
  • No full-service baristas — self-serve concept
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Free WiFi
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Coffee & Tea
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Business Centre
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Good to know: Montreal traffic pattern

Transborder pier peaks with early-morning US bank (04:30-08:00) as pre-clearance queues fill. Grab-and-go format handles peak flow well.

Busiest: 5:00 AM – 8:00 AMQuietest: After 5:00 PM

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Access & Admittance Criteria

Admittance to Air Canada Café (Transborder) is governed by these access channels. Verify eligibility before travel — rules can change.

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Air Canada Business Class

Complimentary
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Aeroplan 50K/75K/Super Elite

Member + Guest
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Star Alliance Gold

Member + Guest
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Aeroplan Premium Co-brand Cards (TD/CIBC/Amex)

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Refined Lounge Amenities

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Free WiFi
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Coffee & Tea
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Business Centre
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Operating Hours & Service Times

Synchronized with YUL flights
monday05:00-20:00
tuesday05:00-20:00
wednesday05:00-20:00
thursday05:00-20:00
friday05:00-20:00
saturday05:00-20:00
sunday05:00-20:00
info NotesHours may vary with flight schedules. Transborder-pier operations sometimes track early morning banks.
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