【December 8, 2023 update】The drinks machine had been broken for a long time; it has now been replaced with a less fancy one.

WestJet Elevation Lounge at YYC

The WestJet Elevation Lounge at YYC is opposite the entrance to the domestic departures B area at Calgary Airport, separated from the B area by an electric-vehicle lane. Its grey-and-white glass entrance is not especially conspicuous.

Because Priority Pass members can access this lounge, I stop by whenever I travel through Calgary. The food is excellent—I would go as far as calling it the best Priority Pass lounge in Canada. I will continue updating this article with the better dishes I try.

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WestJet Elevation Lounge seating area

Lounge hours

Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

How to access the lounge

  • WestJet Rewards Platinum, Gold, and Silver members receive complimentary access based on their tier benefits.
  • Guests travelling in the Business cabin of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, including connecting itineraries when a Business fare has been purchased, also receive complimentary access.*
  • Delta SkyMiles members with Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion status travelling on an itinerary that includes a Canada–U.S. segment operated by Delta and/or WestJet also receive complimentary access. Delta One ticket holders can also access the lounge when Calgary (YYC) is part of the same-day international itinerary.
  • Priority Pass, DragonPass through Mastercard Travel Pass, Lounge Club, and Diners Club members may use their membership benefits to access the lounge.
  • Paid access is available in other cases:
    • When travelling on a WestJet flight: $59 for adults, $30 for minors, and free for infants under two.
    • When travelling on a non-WestJet flight: $65 for adults, $33 for minors, and free for infants under two.

Inside the lounge

There is a self-service machine to the left after entering. You can also ask the front desk to scan your Priority Pass membership code and enter your flight number for the day.

There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a drinks machine.

There are workstations, sofas, recliners, and similar seating.

Food is ordered by scanning a QR code, and there are still some good options.

【September 29, 2023 update】I had previously visited this lounge only in the evening. This time I came in the morning and tried breakfast.

Breakfast menu at the WestJet Elevation Lounge
Scanning the same QR code brings up the breakfast menu.

Breakfast included fried eggs, sausage, and French toast. Still the ceiling of Canadian lounges.

December 8, 2023: braised beef and fries.

July 21, 2023 update: beef naan and a Nashville hot chicken burger. A very filling meal.

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