Marco Lucas
Do you take flights with Air Canada? To my amazement, the Air Canada Terminal at EWR exceeded my expectations. For Newark, it’s remarkably quiet, clean, and modern. The restrooms were cleaned up nicely, and there is a decent assortment of coffee shops and munchies. I detest being lost at airports, so the fact that everything was properly marked was really helpful. Good experience.
Dining and Amenities in Terminal A
Terminal A at EWR doesn’t disappoint when it comes to food and drink options. You’ll find everything from quick bites like Jersey Mike’s Subs and Starbucks to sit-down options like Little Spain for tapas or Brooklyn Brewery for a pre-flight beer. The food court area has charging stations at nearly every seat—perfect if you’re topping up your phone or tablet before takeoff.
There’s also a great Hudson News store for snacks, reading materials, and souvenirs, and you’ll find plenty of clean bathrooms, water bottle filling stations, and even art installations throughout the terminal. It’s clear that the redesign of Terminal A was done with the modern traveler in mind.
Lounges and Work Spaces
Unfortunately, there’s no dedicated Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal A (at least, not yet). However, travelers with lounge access through other means (like Priority Pass or certain credit cards) can still take advantage of other lounges in the terminal. There’s also a new United Club in Terminal A, but keep in mind that access depends on your ticket and membership level.
If you need to get some work done or just want a quiet corner to relax, there are several designated seating areas with USB ports and outlets. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, and it’s pretty reliable, which is always a plus.
Flight Connections and Transfers
If you’re connecting through Newark on an Air Canada flight, the experience is generally smooth. Air Canada flights are typically grouped in the same area of Terminal A, so it’s often just a short walk between gates. However, if you’re transferring to or from another airline (especially United, which operates out of Terminal C), you’ll need to take the AirTrain.
The AirTrain is Newark’s free monorail system that connects all three terminals as well as the parking garages and rental car center. It runs every 3-5 minutes during peak times and takes about 10 minutes to go from Terminal A to Terminal C. Just factor that into your connection time to avoid any last-minute sprints across the airport.
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