National Bank Lounge

The National Bank Lounge near Gate 53 in YUL's international zone has been a popular option for cardholders and Priority Pass members for years. However, as of July 31, 2026, the permanent lounge closes for a comprehensive renovation expected to run through 2027. A temporary lounge opens on August 1, 2026 at the same location near Gate 53 with significantly reduced services.

The temporary replacement lounge maintains access for National Bank World Elite Mastercard holders, Priority Pass, and DragonPass — but offers only self-service snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, with no alcohol bar, no showers, no meeting rooms, and a 2-hour stay limit for standard cardholders (3 hours for Private Banking 1859 World Elite holders). Travelers who relied on the National Bank Lounge for YUL international departures are advised to consider the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (Gate 63), the Air France/KLM Lounge (Gate 57), or the Aspire International Lounge (Gate 52) as alternatives during the renovation period. The renovated permanent lounge is expected to re-open with upgraded facilities in 2027.