While airlinesthe alliances and airports regularly review the layout of their lounges, theManchester airport is thinking bigger. The UK platform has just unveiled its new project, called PremiAir a fourth, privately-owned terminal, which will guarantee travellers a high standard of service. " Private Jet experience" from the mid-2019.
The programme for this premium terminal includes a personalised welcome, accelerated baggage handling, a lounge with free catering, a dedicated security check and transfer by private car to the aircraft. A range of services available on both the outward and return journeys. The design of this PremiAir terminal was entrusted to Jacobs.
" No other major UK airport offers such a private terminal option available to passengers on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis. These facilities are often reserved for passengers in business or first classor to certain airlines, usually at a substantial additional cost "These are the words of the PremiAir project managers in a press release. Indeed, the originality of the concept supported by Manchester airport lies in its accessible approach to top-of-the-range travel, insofar as travellers will be able to take advantage of these facilities from as little as 57 euros (50 pounds), whatever their class of travel.
Any other airports in the pipeline?
" With PremiAir, we are offering something unique to all our passengers and creating a whole new way of travelling.says Andrew Harrison, CEO of Airport Services at Manchester Airport Group (MAG). He continued: " This is something that a large number of customers have been asking for for some time and we hope that the services it will offer will appeal to a wide range of passengers, whether they are travelling for business, a special occasion or simply to enhance their experience. ".
According to the airport's CEO, the Manchester example could be a model for others, Andrew Cowan : " The launch of PremiAir at Manchester Airport marks the start of an exciting new project for MAG and we plan to investigate the possibility of introducing it at other airports in the future. At MAG, we are always looking for new and innovative products to enhance the passenger experience, and PremiAir is an important addition to our portfolio. ".
