On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, KLM unveiled its renovated KLM Crown Lounge at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The lounge, which was formerly branded as the Air France/KLM Lounge Toronto, has received a substantial makeover, and is now in line with other KLM Crown Lounges located in Amsterdam (AMS) and Houston (IAH).
KLM Unveils Revamped Crown Lounge in Toronto
On September 12, 2023, KLM unveiled its renovated Crown Lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The lounge was formerly known as the Air France/KLM Lounge Toronto, but is now branded as the KLM Crown Lounge.
The lounge, which has a capacity for up to 161 guests in its 575-square-metre space, has received substantial renovations over the past few months, designed to streamline space and light.
The furniture throughout the lounge has been updated as well, and features the distinctive KLM blue hues.
In the lounge, you’ll enjoy plenty of natural light with a 50-foot-wide window. There are a number of ergonomic seating arrangements available for guests, as well as a redesigned dining area.
You’ll also find an entire collection of KLM’s signature Delft blue houses in the lounge, with 103 variations and counting.
Lounge guests can choose from hot and cold buffet options, as well as a selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
The lounge is open daily between 9:30am and 10pm.
How to Access the KLM Crown Lounge in Toronto
Fortunately, passengers departing on international flights from Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) can access the lounge through a variety of means.
Passengers travelling in business class on an Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight may access the lounge.
As it stands, KLM operates up to 13 weekly flights to Toronto during the summer travel months, as well as 11 during winter.
Anyone with SkyTeam Elite status travelling in any class of service may also access the lounge on a complimentary basis.
The KLM Crown Lounge Toronto participates in Priority Pass and DragonPass, which offers eligible passengers access when travelling in any class of service.
Aside from the above, entry may be purchased directly at the lounge for $50 (CAD) per person.
Conclusion
The redesigned KLM Crown Lounge Toronto has been inaugurated, and passengers can enjoy a refined lounge experience when departing on international flights out of Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
This lounge becomes the second international Crown Lounge outside of Amsterdam, with another lounge located in Houston (IAH).
Given the rather scarce selection of lounges in Terminal 3, be sure to check out the redesigned lounge on your next flight out of Toronto.
