I got a sneak preview of Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2
I had a tour of Manchester Airport’s terminal 2 and there is a lot of new additions.
Terminal 1, a familiarity for millions since the 1960s has closed, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the UK's global gateway in the North.
The 10-year, £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2, has more than doubled the terminal’s size.
Now that the final airlines have moved across, work will continue to complete the final elements of Terminal 2, like the last sections of the departure lounge – including the airport’s new Great Northern Market dining concept, its first Wetherspoon’s and its high-end Boutique Mall shopping area, which will feature a Chanel shop, a Fever Tree bar and more.
Grindsmith and Great Northern Market are due to open up within the next month inside of the new terminal and extra seating has been created near where the new Wetherspoons will be.
Popular food place Amber Alehouse is currently getting a makeover with a brand-new unit. This will bring the party to the terminal with a DJ and decoration which is set to pay homage to some of the great Mancunian artists we have here.
Terminal 2 offers everything that you could need, high-end shops for your pre-holiday pieces and some Northern comfort food to keep you full for your flight.
The fully finalised terminal will also include 13 new flexible aircraft stands and boarding gates, currently under construction, and a passageway linking the new security hall with the departure lounge will feature a chandelier installation, paying homage to the much-loved Venetian chandeliers that graced Terminal 1 in the 1980s and 1990s.
Manchester Airport managing Director Chris Woodroofe said: “Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the North to the world and this week marks a major milestone in our journey of building a truly world-leading facility.
“This is a moment that’s been 10 years in the making; finally seeing all the airlines due to operate from Terminal 2 in their new, £1.3bn home is fantastic. A particular highlight for me was seeing the iconic A380 arriving into Terminal 2 for the first time.
“We’re very proud of our award-winning new Terminal 2 – and we know that passengers absolutely love it. It really is a great facility that rivals any airport terminal in capital cities across Europe.”
New shops and restaurants at Terminal 2 include:
- LEGO®
- Rituals
- Pandora
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Joe & The Juice
- Chanel
- Grindsmith by WHSmith
- Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar
- The Great Northern Market