Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
The impressive Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt airport opened late 2013. Air Canada is the only Star Alliance carrier to operate their own lounge at Frankfurt airport besides the home carrier Lufthansa, whose numerous lounges dot the airport.
The Air Canada Lounge welcomes Air Canada elite and premium passengers as well as all Star Alliance premium passengers, offering a fresh alternative to the well-appointed but often busy Lufthansa lounges.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA design
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt airport boasts a remarkable entrance with a large scale logo etched in slats of maple wood.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
The lobby leads to the centerpiece of the lounge and its most dramatic feature: the Canada room. Designed by Bennet Lo, the room, which pays homage to the natural beauty of Canada, features elegant seating around a stunning glass sculpture and are covered in Ontario Eramosa marble.
Immediately adjacent are more traditional seating spaces with comfortable designer chairs. European and North American power outlets are available throughout. Floor to ceiling windows let plenty of natural light in and reveal views on the tarmac.
The design is a study in contrasts. The seating areas are cozy, serene, and classy, while the dining room features a bold and more dynamic décor with angular lines and touches of red.
The partitioned rooms are a mixed blessing. While partitions enhance the feeling of privacy and help shield seating areas from the noise of the dining area, they also partially block natural and make the space feel restricted. This must have been on the designers’ mind: strategically placed mirrors help reflect light and increase the perception of space. On the flip side, they also make way finding more confusing at a first glance.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
Located behind the reception desk, the business center is the crown jewel of the design. The sparkling white table nested within a floor-to-ceiling maple wood alcove is an inspiring sight.
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankurt airport was clearly designed to impress. The space is modern, sophisticated, and functional, with an upper-scale feel and luxurious touches. Interestingly, Air Canada was somewhat less successful in implementing the same design concept at the new Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2 (“The Queen’s Terminal”).
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA amenities
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt features a generous food and drink selection. Options include salads, sandwiches, appetizers, hold and cold entrees, and desserts, while drinks include soft drinks, espresso, German and Canadian wines, and liquor and spirits. While substantial, the spread is no match for the more elaborate fare available at the Lufthansa Senator lounges, to which Star Alliance Gold passengers also have access.
Patrons who wish to relax or enjoy additional privacy will enjoy the cell-phone free zone with six semi-private booths equipped with a recliner chair, an audio-video system with satellite programming, a noise cancelling headset, and USB ports. The booths don’t have doors to encourage customer turnover but remain an oasis of privacy.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
The Maple Leaf Lounge features several spacious shower suites with a bespoke design. Each room is outfitted with a sink, a toilet, and a rain shower with high-end Hansgrohe fixtures. Water pressure and temperature are both excellent, and ventilation adequate. Guests will find plush towels (but no washcloth) and well as Canadian Escents Spa bath products in wall-mounted dispensers. Additional amenities such as toothbrushes and razors are available upon request.
The business center offers self-service PCs as well as a printer and scanner.
Other amenities include a selection of international newspapers and magazines.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Frankfurt (FRA)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA bottom line
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt airport is an enjoyable lounge with a posh and original décor, a substantial food and beverage selection, and high end amenities including elegant shower suites and private media booths.
The Air Canada lounge is smaller than the Lufthansa lounges, and the food and beverage selection a step below the offering at the Lufthansa Senator Lounges. However, the club is typically much quieter than the ever crowded Lufthansa lounges (at least, outside Air Canada flight times), and the is design a feast for the eye.
- The elegant design with high-end materials and finishes.
- The gorgeous shower suites.
- The private AV booths.
- The partitions that block natural light.
- The mirrors that might make the layout feel a bit confusing.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt am Main (FRA) welcomes:
- Air Canada Business class passengers (+1 guest)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on a same-day Star Alliance flight (no guests)
- Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K and Elite 50K members departing on any Air Canada flight or a Star Alliance flight (+spouse or domestic partner, dependent children, and one guest).
- Business Class passengers departing on a same-day international Star Alliance flight (no guests)
- First Class passengers departing on a same-day international Star Alliance flight (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance Gold Members departing on a same-day Star Alliance flight (+1 guest)
- One-time pass holders, whether acquired through a Latitude or Flex fare travel option or through mileage redemption.
- American Express AeroPlanPlus Reserve, AeroplanPlus Platinum, and Corporate Platinum card holders.
- United Club members departing on a same-day Star Alliance flight (+1 guest)
Access to Maple Leaf Lounges, Air Canada Cafés, and Signature Suites is limited to three hours prior to scheduled departure time. This policy does not apply during flight connections or flight delays.
Additional guests may accompany qualifying passengers for $20 CAD per person before 11 a.m. and for $30 CAD per person after 11 a.m.
Cards accepted
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
DragonPass
United Club
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
You may have access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
 | ANA (NH) |  | Aegean (A3) |  | Air Canada (AC) |
 | Air China (CA) |  | Air India (AI) |  | Air New Zealand (NZ) |
 | Asiana (OZ) |  | Austrian (OS) |  | Avianca (AV) |
 | Brussels Airlines (SN) |  | Copa Airlines (CM) |  | Croatia Airlines (OU) |
 | EGYPTAIR (MS) |  | EVA Air (BR) |  | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) |
 | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) |  | Lufthansa (LH) |  | SWISS (LX) |
 | Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) |  | Singapore Airlines (SQ) |  | South African Airways (SA) |
 | TAP Air Portugal (TP) |  | Thai Airways (TG) |  | Turkish Airlines (TK) |
 | United (UA) |
SkyTeam
Access for eligible customers traveling on the following SkyTeam member airlines only.
 | MEA Middle East Airlines (ME) |
Other airlines
 | LATAM Airlines Brasil (JJ) |  | LATAM Airlines Chile (LA) |  | LATAM Airlines Peru (LP) |
4.5 / 5, based on 10 reviews
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Overall ratings
Compared to other lounges at FRA, the Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge is clean, quiet and nicely appointed. However, it is quite a bit smaller and has pretty limited food and beverage options.
Best choice if you have Star Alliance Status, everything is just fine and we really felt very comfortable at this place. Very nice and bright interior, great apron view and plenty of seating in different areas. Staff was extremly friendly.
Selection of food was outstanding, same goes for quality and presentation. They had something for everybody. Choice of beverages not top of the line but still very nice.
Free Wifi, good selection of newpapers and magazines, TVs, business-centre and very, very nice restrooms. Also showers available.
A great lounge all around with a few luxurious touches such as the high end finishes, spa-like showers, and private relaxation rooms.