Arab Finance: Visa has made the Visa Airport Companion (VAC) app, a premier digital solution tailored to enhance airport lounge access for eligible Visa cardholders, in Egypt, as per an emailed press release.
The app is developed in partnership with DragonPass, a leading global travel and lifestyle service platform.
It has already replaced existing lounge access programs as of October 1st, 2024.
The VAC app provides access to more than 1,200 lounges across more than 140 countries for eligible cardholders.
Moreover, it offers detailed information regarding participating lounge locations, real-time eligibility checks, and tracks the number of visits redeemed versus remaining eligibility to ensure a seamless registration process.
It enables offline access and supports biometric authentication for user convenience.
Looking ahead, the VAC app is expected to evolve into a comprehensive platform offering more Visa benefits to cardholders.
These offerings include enhanced airport experiences such as fast track services, dining privileges, and access to spas, further enriching the travel experience.
“The new Visa Airport Companion is designed around the traveler, offering a fully digital and seamless experience,” Leila Serhan, General Manger North Africa, Levant and Pakistan at Visa, said.
“By leveraging our partnership with DragonPass, we are able to offer a comprehensive solution that brings together the very best in travel and lifestyle services,” Serhan added.