Desjardins and Nieuport Aviation Partner to Elevate the Domestic Lounge Experience at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

TORONTO, ON – MAY 12, 2026 – Today, Desjardins Group and Nieuport Aviation announced a new multi-year partnership that elevates the passenger experience through thoughtful enhancements of the domestic lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Available for passengers travelling within Canada, the space reinforces a shared vision between Desjardins and Nieuport Aviation: to create environments that enable connection for work, rest and travel while elevating the experience for passengers.

The new amenities in the domestic lounge blend comfort, functionality, and modern design. Key features include future private office pods to support focused work or calls, wireless chargers integrated into lounge tables, greenery to create a calm and overall welcoming atmosphere.

A partnership rooted in shared values

Rooted in its cooperative model, Desjardins brings a strong people‑centred and values‑driven approach to this partnership—focused on accessibility, sustainability, innovation, and meaningful impact in the communities it serves. The refreshed lounge embodies Desjardins’ belief that collaboration can help reimagine everyday spaces in more inclusive, human and purposeful ways, beyond the boundaries of traditional business environments.

Nieuport Aviation, terminal partner at Billy Bishop Airport, is similarly guided by a commitment to creating value through thoughtful infrastructure and meaningful partnerships. As the steward of a space defined by movement and connection, Nieuport has focused in recent years on initiatives that enhance the traveler experience, ranging from expanded and diversified concessions to improved amenities, the introduction of the U.S. preclearance facility, and the elevated atmosphere created through its partnership with Desjardins.

“As Nieuport Aviation continues to strengthen its network, connection remains at the heart of everything we do, bringing communities together, enabling seamless movement, and creating spaces that respond to the evolving needs of travelers,” said Jennifer Quinn, CEO of Nieuport Aviation. “Our partnership with Desjardins reflects a shared commitment to collaboration and community impact. Together, we have designed a space that prioritizes people‑first design and thoughtful functionality, ensuring it meets the needs of everyday travelers while supporting our broader investment in enhancing the Billy Bishop Airport experience.”

“This partnership with Nieuport Aviation reflects our commitment to putting the client experience at the heart of everything we do. We want to make a meaningful difference for business and leisure travellers by providing spaces that are practical, accessible, and aligned with their travel preferences and needs,” said Jean Yves Bourgeois, Executive Vice President, Business Services at Desjardins. “By working with a partner that shares our client focus and a commitment to delivering long term value, we’re helping enhance the overall experience at Billy Bishop Airport in a way that will have an impact for everyone flying in and out of downtown Toronto.”

Features of the redesigned domestic lounge include:

• Workstation pods designed to support passenger privacy and productivity
• Wireless chargers integrated into lounge tables, enabling convenience and effortless connectivity
• Greenery and natural design elements to enhance ambiance and comfort
• Occasional activations designed to elevate the passenger experience.

Serving a diverse mix of business and leisure travelers, the domestic lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport remains a key element in the overall passenger journey. Through this partnership, Desjardins and Nieuport Aviation are spearheading an elevated standard for airport spaces that support modern travel while remaining inclusive, functional and welcoming.

The enhanced lounge is now open to passengers, marking the beginning of a multi-year collaboration focused on continuous improvement, shared growth and meaningful connection.

Media contacts

Ryan White
Senior Manager, Communications and Community Programs
Ryan.white@nieuport.com

Public Relations, Desjardins Group

media@desjardins.com

About Nieuport Aviation

Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and is committed to elevating every journey, helping communities thrive and ensuring growth is inclusive and enduring. In addition to managing the passenger terminal, Nieuport Aviation offers passengers a free bus shuttle service between the airport and downtown Toronto, helping to provide a seamless travel experience. Since acquiring the airport terminal, Nieuport has invested nearly $90 million in terminal upgrades, including the Aspire | Air Canada Café for domestic travellers, the recently opened US preclearance facility and a host of food, beverage and retail enhancements. For more information, please visit www.nieuport.com.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest financial cooperative in Canada and the eighth largest in the world, with assets of $510.2 billion as at December 31, 2025. Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. The Banker magazine also named it Canada’s Bank of the Year 2025. The organization relies on more than 57,500 skilled employees to meet the diverse needs of its individual and business members and clients. It offers a full range of products and services through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. In addition to being ranked among the world’s strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.  

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