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The Plaza Premium Lounge in the Transborder Terminal is available to passengers who have a flight to the United States. Vancouver International Airport has five Plaza Premium Lounges, one in each terminal. The USA Departures is by far the worst one.

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PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE (USA DEPARTURES)

Where to find the Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures)

The Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) is located after the security checkpoint for US Transborder Departures (Gates E), across from Gate E87.

Who can access the lounge

The Plaza Premium Lounges are in the Priority Pass network. Anyone with a Priority Pass may enter the lounge.

If you don't have a Priority Pass, below are the rates (subject to change, check their website for most up to date info):

  • 2 hours- CAD $40
  • 3 hours-  CAD $50
  • 6 hours-  CAD $70  

Food and beverage

Complimentary food and drinks are available. The buffet setup usually consists of one hot entree and a side. When we visited, the complimentary hot food bar consisted of minestrone soup, sweet and sour pork, and white rice. The trays are almost empty because we visited 30 minutes before closing.

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SWEET AND SOUR PORK
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WHITE RICE
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HOT AND COLDFOOD BAR

The lounge also features a small complimentary cold food bar which consists of sandwiches, salads, and cheese.

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COLD SANDWICHES, SALADS, AND ASSORTED CHEESE

A limited selection of complimentary soda.

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A self-serve alcohol bar is available after 11 AM. Beer is available upon request.  

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ALCOHOL AVAILABLE AFTER 11 AM
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SELF SERVE ALCOHOL BAR
bar and snacks
BAR AND SNACKS

Lounge seating

The lounge itself is relatively small compared to it's counter parts in the Vancouver International Airport. There are a few nooks for privacy, and the lounge can seat up to 60 people.

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LOUNGE SEATING

The seats near the window have a view of the arrivals hall.

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SEATS WITHA A VIEW OF THE ARRIVALS HALL
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LOUNGE SEATING 2

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