The Club Med V.I.P. Lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) remains closed for a comprehensive renovation that began in August 2025, with no confirmed reopening date announced by operators.
Closure began in August 2025
Airport authorities and lounge operators temporarily shut the facility at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2025 to allow for what was described as a “complete overhaul of the offering.” Since then, travelers who had come to rely on the lounge’s services — including Club Med guests and independent visitors who purchased access — have had to seek alternatives in the terminal or nearby facilities.
What the lounge offered before the renovation
When it opened in December 2021, the lounge was positioned after security near Gate 29 and provided panoramic views of the runways and Mount Bélair. The space featured an open-concept layout with a fireplace and comfortable seating. Catering was provided by local firm Nourcy, and guests placed orders through an online menu to be served at their tables. A selection of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages was available.
- Location: After security, near Gate 29 (YQB)
- Design: Open concept with fireplace and armchairs
- Catering: Provided by Quebec-based Nourcy
- Service model: Table service ordered via online menu
Access rules previously in effect
Prior to the closure, access policies combined paid entry, partner privileges and loyalty-based exemptions. Conditions included holding a valid boarding pass for a departing flight from YQB on the same day and meeting specific access criteria — such as loyalty status or pre-authorized entry.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Boarding pass | Valid for departing flight from YQB on the same day |
| Age restriction | Passengers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult |
| Access routes | Pre-authorized, paid admission, or partner / loyalty status |
Partners and status that could grant free or preferential access included select Club Med clients and certain airline and membership programmes. Priority Pass holders were among those listed as previously eligible for access.
“The V.I.P. Lounge by Club Med at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has been temporarily closed since August 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM to allow for a complete overhaul of the offering.”
Operational hours before renovation and traveller impacts
Before closing, the lounge generally operated from 4 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., though hours could vary with passenger traffic and flight schedules. The midday closure likely limited availability for evening and red-eye travellers; with the lounge out of service, travellers now rely on gate seating, concessions or airline lounges where available.
For the airport and local tourism stakeholders, a renovated lounge could enhance the passenger experience and reinforce YQB’s appeal for leisure travellers, especially those connecting to Club Med’s regional properties. However, with no official reopening timeline, those potential benefits remain prospective.
What travellers should do now
- Check with airlines before travel for lounge alternatives and partner access at YQB.
- Monitor official communications from Club Med and Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport for reopening updates.
- Consider arriving at the airport earlier to allow time to access alternate services or seating.
Officials for the airport and the lounge operator have said they will provide updates when a new opening date is set. In the meantime, passengers and frequent flyers are left waiting for details about the renovated facility, its new services and whether its access policies will change following the overhaul.
Reporting from Quebec City for NEXO RADAR.
