First Meridian Lounge Opens at Manila Airport (MNL) in the Philippines

Written by Matthew Justice on Jul 24, 2026

main seating area with dining tables, and large windows in the background.

Key Takeaways

First Meridian Lounge opens at Manila NAIA Terminal 3, adding a new premium lounge option for international travelers from the Philippines.
The modern facility offers upscale amenities including private rooms, dining, showers, workspaces, and relaxation areas.
The lounge is available to eligible (First and Business Class) passengers from international partner airlines operating from Manila.

Back in May 2026, a new lounge quietly opened at the Manila (MNL) Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Terminal 3 - Level 4. The First Meridian Lounge is a shared lounge for First Class and Business Class eligible passengers traveling on select partner airlines (see below). The First Meridian Lounge is the largest lounge in Terminal 3, spanning 28,000 square feet (2,600 m²) and is loaded with amenities.

Amenities

The lounge features a modern interior with sweeping arches, wood accents, lots of natural lighting, and various seating options. Furthermore, the lounge features many dedicated rooms for various offerings; examples include a bakery room, a wine cellar (with seating), a kids room, an infant care room, private dining rooms, a Teppanyaki station room (coming soon), a golf simulator and game room, and a library (quiet zone) room.

enclosed kids play room with toys and small tables.

Dedicated and enclosed kids Play Room

teppanyaki live cooking station with seating around the cook area.

Teppanyaki station and dining room

Besides the dedicated rooms, the lounge has the following amenities:

Common Amenities

couches, tables, and single seating areas located throughout the lounge
large windows with outside views of the ramp area (taxiways)
flight monitors
quiet and relaxation zones (including sleep pods)
restrooms and shower suites
business work areas (including Wi-Fi and charging ports)

Food and Beverage

international and locally inspired foods on a full buffet (including Halal items)
self-serve drinks, coffee, and hot tea station
full-service bar
self-serve wine and beer

bakery room with fresh made baked items in a glass counter, as well as drinks and a coffee station behind counter.

Bakery room, with pastries, drinks and barista-made coffee

Access

The lounge is open to travelers with First or Business Class tickets on selected partner airlines. Currently, there is not a day pass option or any known credit card or lounge membership programs granting access.

Closing Thoughts

This lounge was opened around the same time the Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounges were closed for terminal renovation. Those previous lounge areas are slated to be turned into retail and food spaces. From the photos, I can't tell how comfortable the seats are, and there seems to be lots of lighting. I will look forward to reviews on the overall comfort, but the lounge really is nice-looking and spacious.