Mastercard elevates premium travel with Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club

Source: Mastercard. Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club is located at Hong Kong International Airport.

Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new premium airport dining experience. Available to World Legend, World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders travelling through Hong Kong, the benefit can be accessed regardless of where their card was issued.

Located at Terminal 1 near Gate 40, Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless is designed for travellers seeking distinctive dining experiences. Blending culinary storytelling, local chef-led programming and immersive design, Taste by Priceless is offered as part of The Mastercard Collection, Mastercard’s globally-connected portfolio of exceptional dining, entertainment and travel benefits. Through The Mastercard Collection, eligible cardholders can access premium experiences throughout their journey.

Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong features seasonal menus co-created with acclaimed chefs, blending Asian and Western cuisine with celebrated local culinary heritage, and offers distinct dining experiences, designed to accommodate travellers’ preferences and schedules:

The Counter

An intimate, chef-led tasting featuring a multicourse menu with dishes such as shiso & romaine salad, and Superior Chicken soup

The Cove

A relaxed à la carte setting offering tapas-style dishes including pil pil prawns, prawns cooked with garlic, olive oil and chilli, and miso glazed cauliflower

The dining experience is complemented by a selection of Mastercard’s signature desserts and cocktails, created exclusively for Taste by Priceless venues around the world.

World Legend cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access for themselves and up to three guests, while World Elite and World cardholders may access Taste by Priceless at a preferential rate. Once admitted, guests can enjoy the full Taste by Priceless experience, including chef-curated dining, signature desserts and beverages, all included as part of their visit. Eligible cardholders can access the dining club within three hours of departure, with no prior reservation required.

“Trips today extend beyond the destination itself,” said Joyce Bo, Executive VP, Core Payments, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.

“As airports increasingly become part of the journey rather than simply a transit point, more travellers are looking for experiences that are worth arriving early for. Taste by Priceless reflects how travel is evolving, turning even a short stopover into a meaningful culinary moment while enabling financial institutions to elevate their premium customer proposition.”

Beyond dining, the venue has been designed as an immersive, multisensory space that blends Mastercard’s brand heritage with local cultural influences. At its heart is a commissioned installation by emerging Chinese artist Xinran Guan, whose oil paintings explore harmony between the material and immaterial.

The launch of Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong expands Mastercard's growing portfolio of elevated airport dining experiences for cardholders, joining Taste by Priceless at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo and a new location slated to open in Mexico City later this year. Beyond the airport, cardholders can also enjoy exceptional dining experiences through Mastercard's broader Priceless portfolio, including LUMA at Hong Kong's historic 1881 Heritage and Priceless restaurants in Rome, Mexico City and São Paulo. 

The Mastercard Collection Taste by Priceless is a part of The Mastercard Collection, Mastercard’s global portfolio of premium travel, dining and entertainment privileges. The Mastercard Collection offers seamless access to fine dining, including more than 400 award-winning restaurants across 10 Asia Pacific markets, alongside priority access to world-class entertainment and travel experiences worldwide. 

Details

Kyra | Taste by Priceless 

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Terminal 1 Near Gate 40, Departures Level (L7) (Accessible by elevator or escalator on mezzanine level) 

Daily, 6 am – 23:59 pm (subject to change) 

Taste by Priceless is open to eligible Mastercard cardholders worldwide, regardless of where their card was issued. Eligible cardholders may access the venue using: 

+ A physical World Legend, World Elite, or World Mastercard card (digital cards are not currently accepted) 

 + A same-day confirmed boarding pass and matching government-issued photo id     

No prior reservation is required. Once admitted, guests can enjoy chef-curated dining, signature desserts and beverages, all included as part of their visit.  

Privileges

World Legend Mastercard cardholders: Unlimited complimentary access for the cardholder and up to three guests Promotional offer (until 30 September 2026): US$70 / HK$550 per person for World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders, and for additional accompanying guests of World Legend Mastercard cardholders 

For full eligibility, pricing and access details for all Mastercard cardholders, please refer to the Terms & Conditions.

Oman Air debuts premium lounge at new Muscat airport

Source: Oman Air. The new premium lounge at Muscat International Airport.

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has opened a new premium lounge at Muscat International Airport. 

Oman Air passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class are eligible to use lounge facilities, which are inspired by the unique terrain found in Oman. The lounge reflects the natural beauty of the desert and the rugged landscape of the mountains. Mashrabiya (مشربية), the traditional windows screened by ornate latticework that are a traditional element of Arabic architecture, has been used to provide privacy in communal areas and add to the fluidity of the space.

Spread over two storeys, the lounge offers guests food and beverage services including dining areas and bars, a luggage room, entertainment area, a smoking room, prayer rooms, business centre, kids’ room, nap area, shower facilities, baby-changing facilities and a wellness area.

Covering 429.35 sq m with an overall capacity of 100 people, the area designated for First Class guests offers premium services including a personal chef, limousine service from the lounge to the aircraft and relaxation rooms. The Business Class area is 2,313.92 sq m and can accommodate 516.

All First Class and Business Class international guests travelling with Oman Air to Muscat International airport are also invited to enjoy the arrival lounge, which has semi-public spaces with plenty of light. 

The arrival lounge, on the mezzanine floor at the arrival side of the airport, is 237 sq m and has 90 seats. The service enables passengers travelling on short flights to freshen up after their flight, have some food or catch up on some sleep.

Etihad reopens First and Business Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal 1

Etihad Airways has officially reopened its newly refurbished First and Business Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 1.

Open 24 hours a day, the upgraded facility measures 1,044 m² with seating for 134 guests. The new Terminal 1 Premium Lounge offers a range of facilities catering to the diverse needs of today’s business and leisure travellers. As with the lounge in Terminal 3, the upgraded facility includes comfortable armchairs, a dedicated dining area, state-of-the-art business amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity, USB power outlets, bathrooms with shower facilities, and a playroom for children.

Shane O’Hare, Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President Marketing, said: “This upgraded lounge embodies the contemporary design, attention to detail and customer focus synonymous with Etihad Airways. Our guests travelling from and transiting through Abu Dhabi Terminal 3, and now Terminal 1, will start their journey with a superior lounge experience in a stylish and well equipped environment where they can relax and re-charge.”

Lounge guests will also be treated to Etihad Airways signature food and beverage service with a choice of restaurant-style dining and a buffet complemented by an extensive selection of beverages.

The Six Senses Spa at the lounge has been completely refurbished and is available to promote travel health and wellbeing. Lounge guests are invited to use the spa prior to boarding flights and can enjoy a refreshing complimentary 15-minute spa session, with a range of other treatments available by appointment.

The Terminal 1 Premium Lounge is open to Etihad Airways First and Business Class guests, qualifying Platinum Etihad Guest members and the equivalent tier loyalty program members of Etihad Airways Partner airlines flying from Abu Dhabi.

The Terminal 1 Premium Lounge complements the Etihad lounges at Etihad's home base, Abu Dhabi International Airport. These include the Terminal 3 Premium Lounge and the recently opened US Premium Lounge, exclusively available for Etihad First and Business Class guests travelling to US destinations within the US Pre-clearance facility located at the airport. The airline also offers the region’s only Arrivals Lounge for guests arriving into Abu Dhabi. 

Etihad’s lounge network is further expanding in the coming months. New lounges currently under development including the dedicated First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi, as well as the upcoming international lounges in the US and Melbourne, Australia.

Etihad launches Sydney First & Business Class Lounge

Source: Etihad.

Etihad Airways has officially opened its First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport – the airline’s first in Australia and the newest addition to its collection of premium lounges worldwide.

Located in the international terminal’s Pier C, adjacent to Gate 51, the new lounge offers guests a relaxing environment with quality furnishings and a contemporary design inspired by Etihad Airways flagship lounges in Abu Dhabi.

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, who was in Sydney for the ribbon-cutting ceremony said: “It’s all about offering an experience in the lounge that not only sets the tone for but is also consistent with the flight experience ahead. I’m confident the wonderful team of hospitality professionals we have in our Sydney lounge, together with our check-in staff and guest service agents, will ensure we deliver on that promise.”

Set over two natural light-filled levels and an area of 792 sq m, the Sydney lounge offers business amenities with Macintosh computers; complimentary Wi-Fi; multi-zone electrical and USB power outlets; dedicated male, female and accessible bathrooms with shower facilities; male and female prayer rooms; and armchairs in the relaxation zone.

Lounge guests will also be treated to Etihad Airways signature food and beverage service with a choice of restaurant-style a la carte dining and a sumptuous buffet.

The Sydney lounge is open to Etihad Airways Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests and qualifying members of the Etihad Guest loyalty programme. Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold and Platinum members and Virgin Australia Business Class guests flying to Abu Dhabi are eligible to access the lounge pre-flight. Qualifying guests of other codeshare and partner airlines may also use the lounge when flying on Etihad Airways or Virgin Australia operated Sydney-Abu Dhabi services.

The new First and Business Class Lounge in Sydney complements premium lounge facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dublin, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manchester, Paris and Washington DC. New lounges are planned for Los Angeles, New York (JFK) and Melbourne over the next 12 to 18 months.

Etihad Airways commenced services to Sydney in March 2007 and today offers twice daily non-stop flights together in partnership with Virgin Australia. The route is served by a mixed fleet of three-class Airbus A340-600 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The Sydney route will be among the first in the Etihad Airways network to experience The Residence by Etihad - the world’s most luxurious living space in the air – when the UAE flag carrier commences scheduled A380 services to Sydney in June 2015.