Fiordland

Well Alaska and Air Canada both in the past allowed priority pass to select under utilised lounges but would close off priority access access during peek times. WS may try to do something similar. AC should also look at granting Priority pass access. In years past they did that for some of the lounges outside Canada.

On Time Reports

From WS's Instagram story, looks like there will be an announcement on the lounge tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully Priority Pass members might be able to get access and an opening date will be announced

cirrusdragoon

Seeing as this is the first lounge for them WS may go with the exclusivity path for now , to keep the experience premium , quieter ambiance , for the rewards members, J cabin, by not letting every cat from the street in. I imagine that is why Air Canada , Delta etc. follow the same strategy with their lounge access policies. But a part of me is saying , with the pandemic , how many people are truly flying that it would ruin the atmosphere of the lounge by allowing other memberships in? Plus it would help with revenue for WS , even more so these days. Even Air France/KLM has partnered with Priority Pass .

cirrusdragoon

Westjet unveils its flagship Business lounge, Elevation . Well done, world class amenity.

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Welcome to the WestJet Elevation Lounge - Oct 27, 2020

Welcome to the WestJet Elevation Lounge - Oct 27, 2020

Boasting more than 9,300 square feet of premium space with panoramic views and Canadian-inspired details, the WestJet Elevation Lounge blends contemporary design with refined mountain living inspired by Canada's diverse landscape. The flagship space was designed in collaboration with global architecture and design firm Gensler to carefully consider the needs and safety of guests and frequent travellers

https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/book-t...nges/elevation

World class and elegant modern. Priority pass members granted access!!

On Time Reports

Yes!!! So excited. Will be going through it next weekend. I will be sure to leave my thoughts.

newfbc

As expected...
Priority Pass, LoungeKey, LOUNGE CLUB and Diners Club members may access the lounge using their membership benefits.

I wonder is the naming a sign of a name change from Westjet Rewards to Westjet Elevation?

Ron.

Sunny Day

Looks really nice, waiting to hear first hand reports from flyers after Nov 2.
It appears we cannot bring family or travelling companion into the lounge which is a huge miss for Westjet.

FlyerJ

Westjet's regular lounge access rules apply -- so it depends on your status.

For Platinums it says right in their email today...

cirrusdragoon

Oh actually you can , for Platinum and Gold rewards members .

1. WestJet Rewards Platinum, Gold and Silvermembers are eligible for complimentary lounge access based on their tier benefits.

Which include :

• Lounge access is valid for member and up to five (5) immediate family members when accompanied by the Gold member and taking a same-day WestJet flight from the same airport.
• Immediate family members are defined as a spouse or common-law partner (including same-sex relationships) and dependent children up to the age of 24 and living at the same address as the member. WestJet and its representatives reserves the right to, at any time, request proof of age and address for dependent children.

Error 601

It reminds me on the No. 1 lounge at Gatwick North.

calgaryhhr

This looks great and I'm glad that Priority Pass is onboard so that I can get access. I feel the need for a quick flight somewhere just so that I can check out the lounge.

My only real concern/question is that access for international travelers is going to really suck. You obviously you have to go to the end of the new Intl terminal to check in and drop off your luggage and walk all the way back to B to get into the lounge afterwards you have to catch the Link to get to the Intl gates. I'm wondering if passengers go through security at the Intl terminal if they will be allowed to go backwards through the duty shop and through the corridor to the domestic terminal for lounge access. Previously once you were in the Intl terminal you were stuck in there.

YYCguy

Currently, the Link service is suspended. I do believe if you’re travelling to non-US International destinations, one goes through security screening at concourse C at the moment due to partial terminal closures, so you could walk down to the lounge from there, and then just walk back to gates C70/71 where international flights are currently departing from. A good way to get your steps in before a long flight!

hollywoodcory17

Concourse D is open again, and so is its security (when there's flights departing). You can still access it though by clearing security in the domestic wing.

Adam Smith

Looks nice. I might have to book myself a flight next week to go check it out.

YYCguy

I note that the lounge looks out onto the passing foot traffic alongside the Link passageway. Can those pedestrians see into the lounge as well?