Cairo, Egypt – 12 January 2026:
Mastercard has launched its Exclusive Fast Track service at Istanbul Airport, offering eligible cardholders a faster and more seamless travel experience as part of The Mastercard Collection.
Through the new service, Mastercard World Legend, World Elite, and World cardholders, along with their guests, can bypass queues and enjoy expedited passport control at both arrivals and departures via a dedicated Mastercard lane. The Fast Track access has been developed in partnership with Dragon Pass.
Prakriti Singh, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, EEMEA at Mastercard, said that travel continues to play a vital role in connecting people, cultures, and economies across the region. She highlighted Istanbul Airport’s importance as a major global hub linking Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to the world, noting that the launch of the Exclusive Fast Track service reflects Mastercard’s commitment to delivering frictionless, premium travel experiences that elevate every journey for cardholders and their families.
Commenting on the collaboration, Server Aydin, Chief Operating Officer at Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA), said that everything at iGA is designed to go beyond efficiency, focusing on character, elegance, and innovation. He explained that IGA Pass, the airport’s premium services brand, embodies this lifestyle-driven approach, and that the Exclusive Fast Track service developed with Mastercard naturally complements this vision by offering effortless comfort to travelers who value time.
To access the Fast Track service, eligible cardholders worldwide can register their cards via the Travel Pass app or through mastercardtravelpass.dragonpass.com. Travelers can book their preferred time slots in advance for both arrivals and departures, and gain access at the airport by presenting a QR code at the designated immigration lanes.
The introduction of this service further reinforces Mastercard’s commitment to enhancing the global travel experience. As one of the world’s most connected airports, Istanbul Airport is uniquely positioned to deliver a smoother and more efficient journey through exclusive Fast Track access.
The Mastercard Collection provides cardholders with priority access to curated benefits and experiences aligned with their lifestyles and passions, whether at home or while traveling. Eligible World portfolio cardholders can browse and book experiences through priceless.com/themastercardcollection.
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