Article from BTNews 9 DECEMBER 2019
Manchester Airport new-look preview
A first look inside the new terminal building set to open next summer was unveiled last week by Manchester Airport as it revealed progress to date on its £1bn transformation and what facilities passengers can expect.
Features unveiled by the UK’s third largest airport include a honeycomb light installation illuminating the departure lounge (below). With 16m settings, it will change colours depending on the time of day.
A new 83sq m digital screen will take centre stage in the new extension to provide entertainment and information to passengers. There will also be a children’s play area to help families pass the time before heading on their travels.
Phase one of the terminal extension is set to open next July with a new security hall, departure lounge, immigration hall and arrivals hall. Further facilities coming during the rest of 2020 include new ‘island’ check-in desk banks and baggage reclaim.
As elements of the new extension open, the airport will start to close parts of the existing Terminal Two to allow for that area to be reconfigured to align with the new facilities. The terminal will open in 2022, 150% bigger than the current building.
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