Plaza Premium Lounge
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International · Winnipeg
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Plaza Premium's Winnipeg lounge is in the domestic and international departures area across from Gate 5. It has comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, charging points, TVs and a rotating food and drink selection with draught beer. It is not open to US transborder passengers.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free.
Location & opening hours
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International · Main Terminal · Near gate 5
Departures level, across from Gate 5, in the shared domestic and international departures area.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 9 PM daily
- Local time · America/Winnipeg
- Lounge history
Opened 2015
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge is open 4 AM – 9 PM daily (local time, America/Winnipeg). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge is in Main Terminal at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International (YWG), near gate 5. Departures level, across from Gate 5, in the shared domestic and international departures area.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 100. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge 3.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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