Air Canada recently opened its newest International Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1, Departures Area B. Located at Star Alliance’s largest airport hub and Air Canada’s second-largest international station, Air Canada’s Frankfurt Maple Leaf Lounge is a serene, stylish oasis where eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance customers can rest, refuel or refresh before their flight in an inspiring, contemporary environment that is a celebration of Canadian design, artistry and craftsmanship.
Designed by Bennett C. Lo of Toronto’s award-winning firm dialogue 38, Air Canada’s 726-square-metre lounge is a home away from home prior to flight, and features the Canada Room, a visually dramatic space showcasing Canadian artworks against the natural beauty of Canadian maple wood millwork, backlit walls lined with Canadian maple wood slats, and cross-cut slabs of Ontario Eramosa marble. Also on display is a permanent art installation entitled Transformations by Toronto design firm Moss & Lam which anchors the feature wall of the dining area. Furnishings by Canadian designers Brent Comber (North Vancouver), mth woodworks (Vancouver), Moss & Lam (Toronto) and Birchwood Furniture (Calgary) round out the space, along with glass art by Tsunami Glassworks (Windsor, Ontario), and a rotating display of artworks by Canadian artists and artisans. A Quiet Zone features six reclining pods equipped with personal satellite-fed TV screens, USB ports and Sony noise-cancelling headsets, and a spa-inspired shower area is equipped with large rain-shower heads, ambient music and Canadian Escents spa products. The Business Centre boasts individual flat-screen Dell PCs, colour laser-printing and scanning, and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access throughout. A bistro-style dining area offers hot and cold food and complimentary German and Canadian wines, beer and spirits.
The Frankfurt Maple Leaf Lounge’s hours or operation are 6:00am to 10:00pm.