First Meridian Lounge is in NAIA Terminal 3, international departures airside, Level 4 (space of former Cathay Pacific and SilverKris lounges) at Manila (MNL). Ways in: Ticket, Status. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Business/premium passengers of participating airlines. NNIC (June 2026) names Thai Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific and KLM; Rappler (Aug 2026, secondary) adds Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, and ANA lists it as a Manila option |
| Status | Singapore Airlines: Solitaire PPS, PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold, Star Alliance Gold (+1 guest) when departing on SQ, per SQ statement quoted by MileLion (secondary). Other airlines' elite rules per their own policies |
Opened May 2026; 2,600 m2; 24h (Rappler, secondary). Showers, sleep pods, kids' room, golf simulator, teppanyaki, bar and wine cellar. No Priority Pass, card or paid access found. Replaces the Cathay Pacific lounge (closed permanently 31 May 2026) and Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge (closed permanently 15 June 2026). NNIC's planned end state for T3 is two premium lounges: First Meridian and a PAL-led lounge that would also serve oneworld carriers.
Other lounges at MNL
- PAL Mabuhay Lounge Terminal 1NAIA Terminal 1, international departures, Level 4 (after immigration and security turn right, lift before Gate 15) · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
- PAL Mabuhay Lounge Terminal 2 North WingNAIA Terminal 2 North Wing, domestic departures · Ticket, Status
- PAL Mabuhay Lounge Terminal 2 South WingNAIA Terminal 2 South Wing, domestic departures (near Gate 10, one level down per secondary) · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
- PAGSS Premium Lounge Terminal 1NAIA Terminal 1, international departures airside, East Concourse next to Gate 2 · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Ticket, other
- Marhaba Lounge Terminal 1NAIA Terminal 1, international departures airside, West Satellite near Gate 9 (turn right at end of hall after immigration/security) · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Pay at the door, Ticket, other
- A Lounge Terminal 3NAIA Terminal 3, international departures airside, Level 4 'Airline Lounges' (take the lift in front of security checks, lounge on the left) · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Pay at the door, other
Questions
How do I get into First Meridian Lounge?
Ticket: Business/premium passengers of participating airlines. NNIC (June 2026) names Thai Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific and KLM; Rappler (Aug 2026, secondary) adds Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, and ANA lists it as a Manila option Status: Singapore Airlines: Solitaire PPS, PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold, Star Alliance Gold (+1 guest) when departing on SQ, per SQ statement quoted by MileLion (secondary). Other airlines' elite rules per their own policies
Where is First Meridian Lounge?
NAIA Terminal 3, international departures airside, Level 4 (space of former Cathay Pacific and SilverKris lounges) at Manila (MNL).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: newnaia.com.ph, rappler.com, milelion.com
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