The Aviator Café by Edelweiss expands at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Edelweiss Tavern are proud to announce the expansion of their Airport Departure Lounge location - the Aviator Café. Now guests flying with our airline partners will be able to enjoy the newly constructed, LCBO licensed sit down dining area.  This area features raised counters facing the runway, and comes complete with laptop and cell phone charging stations.

Lorne and Eve Miller who have owned and operated the Edelweiss Tavern in Doon Village since 1987 took over the operation of the food concession at the Region of Waterloo International Airport in December of 2009.   Renamed the Aviator Café, Lorne and his team provide fresh food and coffee for all outbound flights.

"We love it out here - I can see huge potential as the Airport continues to grow and attracts more air service," said Lorne Miller, owner of Edelweiss Tavern and operator of the Aviator Café.  "The sky's the limit.  A lot of our clientele are frequent fliers and changing the menu regularly by adding seasonal favorites keeps our customers happy."

The Aviator Café is open to guests with a valid boarding pass who are departing from the Region of Waterloo International Airport, on Bearskin Airlines, Westjet Airlines, and Sunwing Airlines.  Unfortunately, the Café is not open to the general public.

"Suitable food and beverage service is an important part of the Airport experience," said Airport General Manager, Chris Wood.  "A number of our passengers are flying locally for the first time after years of using other airports, and they expect similar food options.  These people are trading in their business class lounge comfort for convenience, which allows them to be home in time for dinner.  Aviator Café's new licensed restaurant allows an opportunity for a hot meal and beverage before boarding the flight."

Take the hassle out of your next flight and support local air service! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate, offers free high-speed wireless internet, complimentary baggage carts and low parking rates. Before you board your flight visit the Aviator Café, operated by Edelweiss - located in the departures lounge.  No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.  Next time you need to fly, remember to look before you book, and fly the local option!

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The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Year-round daily scheduled air service is provided by: WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Calgary with connections to other great Canadian cities; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to North-Eastern Ontario.  Weekly non-stop service is provided by Sunwing Airlines to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from December through March. For more information contact your local travel agent, visit www.waterlooairport.ca or call 519-648-2256, toll free 1-866-648-2256.