MEA offers 3 levels of luxury to allow frequent flyers to benefit from extra comfort and additional privileges.
Reservations
At the Airport
Airport Lounges - Ticket must show ME flight number
Other Privileges
Qualifying Miles
Qualifying Miles are the Miles you earn by flying with MEA or MEA code-share flights (ME flight number), within one calendar year (01 January - 31 December). The amount you earn corresponds to the distance traveled and the class of service you chose.
To reach Golden & Silver staus, you need to earn:
| Silver Cedar |
20,000 |
15 |
| Golden Cedar |
40,000 |
30 |
What MEA top tiers can bring you?
At Reservation:
- Exclusive contact numbers:
To ensure your reservation is as simple and speedy as possible, you have your own and exclusive numbers in Beirut:
Tel: 961-1-629333
Fax: 961-1-623195
- Guaranteed Seat in Economy on Any Flight, Any Time (up to 48 hours prior to departure):
Even on full MEA flights (ME flight number), we will guarantee Golden Cedar members a reservation in Economy Class (in the higher booking classes), with priority on the Cedar Class waiting list, provided you call us 48 hours prior to departure.
- Preferred seat / meal selection* (up to 48 hours prior to departure):
Whether you prefer a window or aisle seat, just let us know. You will automatically get the seat if it is available when you reserve. You can choose your meal specification on the application form, whether vegetarian, diabetic, seafood, low in salt, or low fat, and we’ll make sure we automatically order it for you when you reserve.
*These services are available only when you reserve by calling our number in Beirut. If you reserve outside Lebanon, please indicate your preferences at time of each reservation.
- Priority waiting list:
If you reserve within 72 hours of departure on a fully booked flight, we’ll do every thing we can to get you a seat; you have priority if someone cancels.
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At the Airport:
- Protected seat:
Your MEA seat will be protected at the check-in counter up to 1 hour prior to your MEA (ME flight number) departure. Just make sure you quote your membership number when making your reservation or purchasing your ticket.
- Priority ticket issue at BRHIA sales office:
When you want to purchase last minute tickets, the sales desk at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport will treat your request with priority.
- Cedar Class:
The last thing you need on a long journey is a long queue-which is why we are giving you access to faster check-in at our MEA Cedar Class counter, even if you’re flying Economy. Simply present your Silver Cedar or Golden Cedar Card, and you can check in quickly and easily.
- Priority baggage handling:
As a Silver Cedar or Golden Cedar member, you can be sure that your baggage will arrive quickly off the conveyor belt, whatever your destination. Just make sure you check in at the Cedar Class counter, and MEA will ensure your luggage is priority tagged.
- Extra baggage allowance:
Don’t worry if you’ve packed more than usual - Golden Cedar members can have an additional of 15kgs in Economy class and 30 kgs in Cedar class, while the Silver Cedar members will benefit from 10kgs in Y and 20 kgs in J – as excess baggage allowance, on all MEA destinations where the weight concept is applied. As for the MEA destinations where the piece concept is applied, Golden Cedar and Silver Cedar members can benefit from an additional baggage item weighing a maximum of 23 kgs - (Valid on ME flight numbers only; these extra allowances must remain within normal weight and size regulations).
- Priority boarding:
As a Golden Cedar or Silver Cedar member you can choose to board separately from the other passengers. Whether you prefer to board before or after the main flow of passengers, the choice is yours to ensure your boarding is as easy and convenient as possible, so long as you board within the standard allocated boarding time.
- Priority standby:
If ever you find yourself at the airport without a reservation, you will be given priority should seats become available at the last minute.
Airport Lounges:
Relax in the peace and quietness of Airport Lounges worldwide:
Our Cedar Lounge is a private, serene hideaway in the heart of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Inside you will find an atmosphere that will help you relax, read the papers, focus on your work, or simply unwind with complimentary beverages and snacks.
Airports Worldwide are also waiting to sooth you on your journeys.
Simply present your Presidents Club or Golden Cedar or Silver Cedar card at reception, as well as your same day MEA boarding pass or confirmed ticket (ME flight number), and these oases of calmness are all yours to enjoy.
Other Privileges:
- 50% Tier Bonus:
Your Golden Cedar status will earn you 50% additional Bonus* Miles every time you fly MEA (ME flight number)
* Non-Qualifying Miles
- Threshold Miles:
Golden Cedar members get this extra reward for their loyalty, since they will earn 3,000 Bonus Miles for every 5 additional Cedar Class flights (one-ways) flown on MEA (ME flight number) after their qualification.