Manchester Airport (MAN) has moved the major airlines to operate from refurbished Terminal 2 (T2) after closing major areas of Terminal 1 (T1) to the public. Many long-haul carriers, including British Airways, have moved to Terminal 2.
Major Airlines move to Terminal 2:
Earlier this week, Emirates and easyJet moved to Terminal 2 from Terminal 1. Other major and long-haul carriers which moved to Terminal 2 are British Airways, Finnair, Icelandair, Loganair and so on.
Apart from Ryanair, most of the airlines have moved or agreed to move to T2. Manchester has spent £1.3bn to refurbish the old T2 building and connect that with the other terminals.
Refurbished T2 will be used by 75% of Manchester’s 30+ million passengers.
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.
From this week around 75% of our passengers will use it, including people flying long- and short-haul and even domestic passengers – and they’ll benefit from the lovely modern surroundings, lots of natural light, high-tech new security scanners and the fantastic range of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes in the departure lounge.
It’s also good news for Ryanair’s passengers. We’re taking this opportunity to expand Terminal 3 using space which will become available via the closure of Terminal 1 because the two facilities are linked.”
Changes in Manchester Airport:
Terminal 2 refurbishment works are in the final stages, which include the departure lounge and shopping areas.
It also gives more space in the entrance with better seating facilities in the lounge, new food and shopping retailers, and an expanded dining area. It also has 13 new flexible aircraft stands, boarding gates and all the other facilities to enhance the flying experience of passengers.
After completing the works in T2, Manchester Airport has planned to expand Terminal 3, and initial works have been going on.
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