January 22 2020  |  Airline & Terminal News

By PAX International

Publisher Aijaz Khan (right) received a special tour of the Air Canada Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson International Airport from VP of Product Andrew Yiu (middle) and Manager of Product Design & Specifications Andrew Macfarlane (left)

PAX International received a special tour of the Air Canada Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Friday. Publisher Aijaz Khan was accompanied by Air Canada Vice President of Product Andrew Yiu and Manager of Product Design & Specifications Andrew Macfarlane.

The excursion unfolded the same way it does for Air Canada Signature Class passengers arriving at YYZ; first, a private BMW Chauffeur Service from terminal to the Signature Suite, followed by a greeting from the concierge service at the entrance to the Suite, which is gained by showing an eligible boarding pass.

Air Canada Signature Class passengers arriving at YYZ are transported in a comfortable ride, compliments of the BMW Chauffeur Service

Priority service is available for Air Canada Signature Service passengers from the start of their journey until the end, with perks such as select airport concierge services, faster check-in and security clearance, priority baggage handling and preferred boarding

Along the way, Yiu and Macfarlane showed off the large seating areas where travelers can work, socialize, dine and unwind pre- and post-flight. The suite offers a sizable bar where Signature Class passengers have access to complimentary signature cocktails by on-site mixologists. The tour also revealed a complimentary sit-down meal from the 脿 la carte menu, created by Chef David Hawksworth. The menu features a variety of apps and mains, such as salmon tartare, beef tenderloin and Moroccan inspired braised lamb.

The Signature Suite boasts a large bar where travelers can unwind pre- and post-flight

The menu, crafted by renowned chef David Hawksworth features a variety of apps and mains, such as salmon tartare, beef tenderloin and Moroccan inspired braised lamb

The Air Canada Signature Suite at YYZ is located in the international departures area, next to Gate E77.

The airline introduced the Signature Service in 2018, at which time Benjamin Smith, President of Passenger Airlines, Air Canada, noted: 鈥淎ir Canada Signature Service and Air Canada Signature Class brands reflect the ongoing refinements to our premium travel service. We know our premium customers traveling on longer flight itineraries place a high value on convenience and comfort when in airports or on board an aircraft, and with Air Canada Signature Service we guarantee a level of service unsurpassed in North America on every wide-body flight."