MasterCard Worldwide is offering privileged access to the Cairo airport lounge and premium services for premium MasterCard cardholders traveling through Cairo International Airport.

All MasterCard cardholders in the Middle East holding valid premium cards such as Titanium MasterCard, Platinum MasterCard, World MasterCard are entitled to access at the First Class Lounge at Terminal 1 and the First and Business class lounge on the second floor of Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport, a statement said.

MasterCard Premium cardholders get to enjoy reading the world’s renowned newspapers and magazines, whilst sipping on a range of cold and hot beverages, and savoring a variety of snacks.

Terminal 1’s First Class lounge also offers access to free wireless Internet for travelers’ convenience. MasterCard cardholders need to simply present their premium MasterCard card along with their flight boarding pass at the lounge entrance in order to gain access.

The offer is also open to up to two children below 12 years of age when they are accompanied by a premium MasterCard cardholder.

“We, at MasterCard, are delighted to continue to bring value-added benefits to premium MasterCard cardholders,” said Magdy Hassan, vice president and country manager, Egypt, MasterCard Worldwide.

“As Egypt continues to be a popular destination for personal and business travel, we are pleased to reward our cardholders with exclusive privileges that truly make MasterCard the card for travel.”

The launch of this privilege follows the positive response received to similar benefits introduced by MasterCard at Dubai International Airport last year. Premium MasterCard cardholders in the UAE get complimentary access to the premium “Marhaba” Lounge at Dubai International Airport anytime.

“We are committed to rewarding MasterCard cardholders in the Middle East,” said Ihab Zaghloul, vice president, commerce development, Middle East & Levant MasterCard Worldwide.

“MasterCard looks forward to a long and successful relationship with Cairo Airport Company. This innovative initiative is an example of how MasterCard collaborates with alliance associates to develop convenient and exciting customer rewards that deliver real value to premium cardholders,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service