Manchester Airport unveils plans for a luxury private terminal
Prices for the experience start from £50.
Manchester Airport has revealed plans to be the first major UK airport to open a private terminal, which bosses say will offer passengers a “private jet experience” while flying on commercial airlines.
The airport has released preview designs of the new terminal, which will be called PremiAir.
The PremiAir experience will include a personalised welcome, speedy baggage processing and a private car to transport you to the plane.
The experience will be available to all passengers to purchase at prices starting at £50.
Passengers using PremiAir to depart from Manchester Airport will also have use of a lounge with complimentary food and drink and a dedicated security channel.
PremiAir is also open to passengers arriving back into Manchester, either as part of a round trip booking or as a standalone service. They will benefit from a car transfer direct from their plane and use of a dedicated passport control service. They will also be able to relax in the PremiAir lounge while their luggage is returned personally to them.
The new PremiAir terminal is situated away from the existing terminals, just a two minute drive from the M56. Secure parking will be available for those who drive to the facility. As well as easy road access, passengers using PremiAir will benefit from reduced walking distances, as the total walking distance from arriving at the terminal to the aircraft door will be under 20 metres.
Andrew Harrison, CEO, Airport Services, MAG, said: “By introducing PremiAir, we’re offering something unique for all of our passengers, and creating a completely new way to travel.
“It is something a large number of customers have been telling us for some time they would be interested in and we hope the services it will offer will appeal to a wide range of passengers, whether they are travelling for business, want to mark a special occasion or just want to add something different to their experience.
“The launch of PremiAir at Manchester Airport is the beginning of an exciting new project for MAG and we plan to assess opportunities to introduce it at other airport sites in the future. At MAG, we are always looking for new and innovative products to improve the passenger experience, and PremiAir is a significant addition to our portfolio.”
Construction work is now underway on a site next to the Runway Visitor Park, where the new terminal will be sited. The existing Runway Visitor Park buildings will not be changed. The facility is due to open in mid-2019.
Andrew Cowan, CEO, Manchester Airport, said: “It is an exciting period in the history of Manchester Airport, as we continue to add new routes and deliver the largest investment we have ever made in our facilities.
“Our £1bn transformation will give the North the international gateway it deserves, while connecting it to the best leisure and business destinations around the world.
“PremiAir will add another dimension to that, giving all of our customers the opportunity to tailor the airport experience to their own personal preferences, adding touches of luxury at affordable prices.”