Manchester Airport has opened the doors of a new section of its redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge to the public.
The lounge, which now boasts six new retail outlets and eateries from brands such as LEGO, Rituals, Pandora, Starbucks, Upper Crust and Joe & The Juice, forms part of a 10-year, 1.3 billion GBP transformation of the terminal.
The transformation is set to double passenger capacity as well as improve overall passenger experience.
An extension to the terminal was first opened in 2021, with the airport now reaching the final stages of its overhaul of the original Terminal 2 building to bring it up to the same standard as the newer extension.
With over 70% of passengers expected to use the new facilities, Terminal 1 is set to close later this year upon completion of the project.
A number of additional retail and food outlets are planned to open in the terminal later this year including Chanel, Grindsmith by WH Smith, a Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar, and the Great Northern Market – a food court with a selection of street food options.
Once finished, the terminal will include 13 flexible aircraft stands and boarding gates, as well as a passageway linking the new security hall with the departure lounge.
Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said:It’s wonderful to see more of our new-look Terminal 2 opening to the public, further enhancing the world class passenger experience that this terminal offers. We have a busy few months ahead of us as we finish this transformative 10-year project.
We’re proud to connect the people of the North with the world, and these new facilities will allow them to travel in the style befitting a major international hub, while also creating a striking first impression for visitors to our region.
Manchester and the North are woven through the fabric of this terminal building, from the worker bee and honeycomb motif in the terminal’s design, to the many Northern brands operating shops and restaurants in our departure lounge. We’re thrilled to see the last pieces of the project coming together and we’re sure the 70 per cent or so of our passengers who will use the final product will be as pleased with it as we are.
