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American Express Canada and Toronto Pearson Ink New Partnership Reaffirming Commitment to Seamless Travel Experience

Jan 16, 2025 | News

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2025 – American Express Canada and Toronto Pearson today announced the extension of a long-term partnership with the shared goal of evolving the airport experience. The multi-year agreement reinforces the pair’s dedication to an enhanced travel journey, offering unique benefits for American Express Cardmembers at Canada’s largest airport.

“Our continued partnership with Toronto Pearson demonstrates a clear connection to how American Express makes Membership matter to Cardmembers, delivering a seamless and elevated experience around a core passion point – travel,” says Kim Kuzmak, Vice President of Lifestyle Benefits, Partnerships and Brand at American Express Canada. “In 2024 alone, Amex Canada helped as many as 180,000 Cardmembers and guests move through the airport faster with the Priority Security Lane and enriched their experience through lounge access and limited time offers at select restaurants and retailers.”

With this renewed partnership, eligible American Express Cardmembers continue to enjoy the following benefits at Toronto Pearson:

  • Priority Security Lane: Once inside Terminals 1 & 3, American Express Cardmembers and accompanying guests receive access to the Priority Security Lane by requesting single-use QR Codes online at go.amex/yyz.
  • Complimentary Valet Car Service: Eligible American Express Cardmembers departing from Toronto Pearson can receive complimentary Valet Car Service at Terminal 1. Their car must be dropped off to the Valet stand and the parking fee charged to their eligible American Express Card for associated Valet fees to be waived.
  • 15% Discount on Parking: When parking at the Express Park in Terminal 1 and Daily Park in Terminals 1 & 3, receive a 15% discount on parking rates as a statement credit.
  • 15% Discount on Car Care Services: Enjoy a 15% discount on Car Care services from Toronto Pearson’s quality car cleaning and detailing service, available in Terminal 1.

Separate from these partnership benefits, eligible American Express Cardmembers continue to enjoy lounge access to Plaza Premium Lounges or Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges, and ongoing offers at select on-site restaurants and merchants.

“We are focused on enabling a smooth travel experience for our patrons,” said Lauren Yaksich, Executive Director Commercial Development, Toronto Pearson. “This partnership ensures eligible Amex customers will continue to enjoy travel benefits like complimentary valet, discounts on parking, car services and more. It’s just one way we are putting the joy back into travel.”

About American Express in Canada
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. American Express was established in Canada in 1853 and offers a variety of consumer and business products. Learn more at americanexpress.ca and connect with us on Facebook, XInstagram, and YouTube.

About Toronto Pearson

 The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest airport and a vital connector of people, businesses and goods. Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” six times in the last seven years by Airports Council International (ACI), the global trade representative of the world’s airports.

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