A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge has opened to the public, with six new shops and eateries joining existing options.
LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at the airport, and new eateries include Starbucks, Upper Crust and Joe & The Juice.
The opening marks the latest milestone in the 10-year, £1.3 billion expansion and upgrade of Terminal 2, more than doubling its size.
The airport is now in the final stages of overhauling the original T2 building to bring it up to the same standard as the extension.
More than 70% of the airport’s passengers will use the new facilities. 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.
The finished terminal will also include 13 new flexible aircraft stands and boarding gates, currently under construction.
