A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public on Monday.
Six new shops and eateries have joined an already extensive array of options for passengers travelling through the terminal over the school summer holidays.
Renowned high street brands LEGO®, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport and new options for those wanting to grab a bite to eat or drink before they catch their flight include coffee giant Starbucks, baguette specialists Upper Crust and juice bar Joe & The Juice.
The opening marks the latest milestone in the 10-year, £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2, more than doubling the terminal’s size and creating a world-class passenger experience. An extension to the terminal opened in 2021 and the airport is now in the final stages of overhauling the original Terminal 2 building to bring it up to the same standard as the extension, mirroring the modern look and feel.
More than 70 per cent of the airport’s passengers will use the new facilities and Terminal 1 is set to close when the project is completed later this year. Further shops and restaurants are expected to open 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.
