Aug 23, 2021, 9:43 am
Last edit by: Prospero
BA at Manchester
MAN airport website for BA info (including security wait times): https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/...itish-airways/
Terminal and check-in desks:
All BA flights depart and arrive at Terminal 3.
Departure:
Fast Track security is available, subject to usual BA rules. It works pretty well most of the time, but do check before you join the fast track lane if it's a single lane to avoid taking longer in fast track than in the normal lanes.
According to the airport, the following retail and food offerings are available in Terminal 3: World Duty Free, KFC, Lion & Antelope, Costa, WHSmith, Boots, The Nook, Kiosco and Pork & Pickle
Lounges:
The Escape Lounge in T3 is available for BA passengers. As with the previous arrangement at T3, we assume Escape will allow access along usual BA eligibility rules (class of travel and / or status), including 2 guests for GGL and Premier cardholders. The lounge is open from 04:00 and closes at 19:45 each day except Saturdays when it will close at 17:30.
Gates:
Flights typically depart from from Gate 142 or 143.
Boarding is generally prioritised by Groups.
Arrivals:
Flights land at Terminal 3. Travelex and WHSmith will be open in Terminal 3 Arrivals.
Flights tend to arrive at Gates 142 or 143, with an airbridge to the terminal. There is a flight of steps down to ground level once in the terminal.
Baggage collection is at Terminal 3
MAN airport website for BA info (including security wait times): https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/...itish-airways/
Terminal and check-in desks:
All BA flights depart and arrive at Terminal 3.
Departure:
Fast Track security is available, subject to usual BA rules. It works pretty well most of the time, but do check before you join the fast track lane if it's a single lane to avoid taking longer in fast track than in the normal lanes.
According to the airport, the following retail and food offerings are available in Terminal 3: World Duty Free, KFC, Lion & Antelope, Costa, WHSmith, Boots, The Nook, Kiosco and Pork & Pickle
Lounges:
The Escape Lounge in T3 is available for BA passengers. As with the previous arrangement at T3, we assume Escape will allow access along usual BA eligibility rules (class of travel and / or status), including 2 guests for GGL and Premier cardholders. The lounge is open from 04:00 and closes at 19:45 each day except Saturdays when it will close at 17:30.
Gates:
Flights typically depart from from Gate 142 or 143.
Boarding is generally prioritised by Groups.
Arrivals:
Flights land at Terminal 3. Travelex and WHSmith will be open in Terminal 3 Arrivals.
Flights tend to arrive at Gates 142 or 143, with an airbridge to the terminal. There is a flight of steps down to ground level once in the terminal.
Baggage collection is at Terminal 3
BA experience at Manchester
Feb 14, 2022, 2:22 am
#346
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Manchester
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Feb 14, 2022, 2:34 am
#347
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Feb 14, 2022, 2:40 am
#348
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Feb 14, 2022, 2:46 am
#349
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Feb 14, 2022, 3:25 am
#351
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 49
I'm flying MAN-LHR-JFK on Friday. It's highly likely I'll be unable to check-in online. The flight from Manchester is at 6:15am. Can anyone advise what time check-in will open at MAN and what time you would personally look to arrive to check-in in timely fashion?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Feb 14, 2022, 3:36 am
#352
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Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure of the aircraft, at that time of the morning if you are at the desk at 5.15 you won't go far wrong (I'm assuming you'll have a bag to drop)
There really is no reason why you'd want to spend any more time than necessary in that airport.
There really is no reason why you'd want to spend any more time than necessary in that airport.
Feb 14, 2022, 3:38 am
#353
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 49
Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure of the aircraft, at that time of the morning if you are at the desk at 5.15 you won't go far wrong (I'm assuming you'll have a bag to drop)
There really is no reason why you'd want to spend any more time than necessary in that airport.
There really is no reason why you'd want to spend any more time than necessary in that airport.
Feb 14, 2022, 7:55 am
#354
Join Date: Nov 2017
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In reality, although it’s technically not supposed to be, the T3 pickup car park (outdoor) is still in place and fully operational. You walk through the (eerily deserted) multi storey to get there. I probably shouldn’t recommend ignoring MAN’s rules, but I do find it much easier to be picked up there than T1 and have done so several times in recent months. MAN couldn’t give a stuff as long as you give them their Ł6.
Feb 14, 2022, 8:52 am
#355
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 55
As virtually every Avanti stops at Milton Keynes just book Euston to Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes Manchester off peak .. the xx20 from Euston all stop at Milton Keynes and the AWC Euston/ ,Keynes ticket is not time restricted
Talking Standard not First but Ł25 to u/g to Premium (assuming the TM bothers checking tickets!) spend your saving on a bottle of plonk and some food from M and S!
Talking Standard not First but Ł25 to u/g to Premium (assuming the TM bothers checking tickets!) spend your saving on a bottle of plonk and some food from M and S!
Last edited by CHESHLAD; Feb 16, 2022 at 10:46 pm Reason: grammar
Feb 14, 2022, 11:46 am
#356
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Jersey
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I was in MAN last Thursday and the Aspire lounge was still open when I left to go to the gate for the 17.05 BA departure. It came as something of a relief, as the Escape lounge was packed and looked really dark and dingy. Sitting by the windows in the Aspire was much quieter and more pleasant, although I didn’t investigate the catering options…
Feb 14, 2022, 12:38 pm
#357
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I was in MAN last Thursday and the Aspire lounge was still open when I left to go to the gate for the 17.05 BA departure. It came as something of a relief, as the Escape lounge was packed and looked really dark and dingy. Sitting by the windows in the Aspire was much quieter and more pleasant, although I didn’t investigate the catering options…
Feb 14, 2022, 1:01 pm
#358
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Monday to Friday 04:00-17:00
Saturday & Sunday 04:00-13:00
The Escape Lounge is open as follows:
Monday 4am - 7pm
Tuesday 4am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 4am - 5pm
Thursday 4am - 7pm
Friday 4am - 7pm
Saturday 4am - 7pm
Sunday 4am - 7pm
Last edited by Tobias-UK; Feb 14, 2022 at 1:06 pm Reason: Added Escape Lounge opening times
Feb 15, 2022, 2:55 pm
#359
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 433
I'm flying MAN-LHR-JFK on Friday. It's highly likely I'll be unable to check-in online. The flight from Manchester is at 6:15am. Can anyone advise what time check-in will open at MAN and what time you would personally look to arrive to check-in in timely fashion?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Feb 16, 2022, 1:34 am
#360
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Credit where it is due
Through MAN fast track and security T1 in less than two minutes this morning. No issue with BA boarding card. Lots of good mornings and no hectoring. Pleasant change!