Manila International Airport Lounge: The MIASCOR Lounge (NAIA Terminal 1)

Manila International Airport Lounge: 

The MIASCOR Lounge (NAIA Terminal 1)

In October 2013, when I took an international flight from NAIA Terminal 1, I was able to use the MIASCOR Lounge courtesy of my American Express Platinum card. The American Express Platinum card allows the cardholder (whether main or supplementary) plus 1 companion FREE entry to the MIASCOR lounge. For more details on this American Express card benefit, check it out here. It doesn't matter what airlines you use or what passenger class you're in, you can use this lounge as long as you're an American Express platinum cardholder, or a companion of a cardholder.

Select Citibank credit cards and accounts also offer this benefit for a limited time. For more details, check it out here.

Where it is located 

NAIA Terminal 1, beside the entrance of Gate 9

The arrow shows the entrance of MIASCOR lounge

Hours of Operation:

24 hours, 7 days a week

The counter where you present your credit card.

There are two lines in the counter: 

1. for credit card holders

2. for business class passengers

Procedure for Entry:

1. Present your American Express platinum card and your boarding pass to the counter in front.

2. Sign the logbook.

3. You are given the Wifi password.

4. Then you are allowed to enter the lounge.

Layout of the MIASCOR Lounge

AMENITIES at the MIASCOR Lounge

FREE FOOD AND DRINKS

Soft bread, pan de sal, chicken and rice, pad thai

Pastries, chicken congee and drinks section

Sandwiches, pastries, cereal, butter and jam

Drinks: juice, softdrinks, beer.
At the left (not shown) brewed and instant coffee and water

Wine and liquor
Chicken congee with assorted condiments

SPACIOUS LOUNGE

FREE WIFI 

FREE NEWSPAPERS

CABLE TV

MALE AND FEMALE RESTROOMS WITH SHOWER

FLIGHT INFORMATION AND PAGING SYSTEM

The receptionists at the counter inform you when it's time to board the aircraft. 

BUSINESS CENTER

There are computers with internet available for use.

MY TIP:
Make sure to arrive at the airport AT LEAST THREE (3) hours before your flight to be able to use this lounge. One (1) hour is spent checking-in and going through immigration, an hour and a half (1 1/2) to eat at the lounge and the remaining 30 minutes is for boarding.

If your airline departs from NAIA Terminal 1, you can use this lounge even if you're an economy class passenger if you are a cardholder of the American Express Platinum credit card.

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