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
Mar 9, 2022, 8:57 am
#422
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: British Airways GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond & Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,612
Another shitshow at MAN
Security was packed, fast track took about 30-40mins, dread to think how long the normal queue took as was very busy.
just got in lounge and been refused champagne as apparently BA have refused to pay for it anymore for their Club passengers, but I can purchase it for Ł25 if I like. Quick check online shows this flight is Ł300-Ł550 one way for the next few days too. Shambles
Security was packed, fast track took about 30-40mins, dread to think how long the normal queue took as was very busy.
just got in lounge and been refused champagne as apparently BA have refused to pay for it anymore for their Club passengers, but I can purchase it for Ł25 if I like. Quick check online shows this flight is Ł300-Ł550 one way for the next few days too. Shambles
Also, not really fair to check the prices of the ticket on the day you fly....clearly most people do not pay that amount
Mar 9, 2022, 11:11 am
#423
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 861
Chaos I what we can expect when T3 opens...
Manchester Airport bosses ask firefighters and parking staff to handle bags as passengers suffer three-hour queues after they made 2,000 workers redundant
I know someone that works at Manchester and confirms the situation, I am flying on Saturday 🤦🏻
Manchester Airport bosses ask firefighters and parking staff to handle bags as passengers suffer three-hour queues after they made 2,000 workers redundant
I know someone that works at Manchester and confirms the situation, I am flying on Saturday 🤦🏻
Mar 9, 2022, 12:10 pm
#424
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London, Babylon-on-Thames
Programs: BAEC Blue (back to Earth)
Posts: 1,510
Genuine question, as I have seen it happen before elsewhere, is there a sense that out of neglect, BA are semi-intentionally looking to drop MAN-LHR from the network to free up slots? Is it really worth the candle?
Mar 9, 2022, 12:14 pm
#425
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 861
Mar 9, 2022, 12:18 pm
#426
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Yorkshire
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 355
They can for me, I refuse to use that airport. Appreciate it may be much more of an issue for more frequent MAN users or folks more local than I to the airport.
Mar 9, 2022, 1:16 pm
#427
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
As much as I hate flying from MAN it’s only a short drive away for me so BA dropping MAN would be a major inconvenience. Getting the train to Euston and trekking across London with luggage isn’t great. Plus the train is also expensive and you don’t get any tier points and Avios. If it were to happen BA would lose my business as I would be forced to fly other airlines.
Mar 9, 2022, 1:43 pm
#428
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: UK
Programs: SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, United Premier Exec, Virgin Gold
Posts: 328
Travelled through there yesterday. Was dreading it given all the feedback and trouble but was pleasantly surprised. T1 check-in was a bit dated and the desk never opened until 2:45 before departure and large line in both club and traveller. Went to security and fast track was closed so got really worried but through standard without a line. The escape lounge wasn’t that bad either, food offering a lot better than you get in the EDI lounge and staff really friendly. Boarding from gate 7 was a bit chaotic but to be honest I’ve had worse at LHR and LGW.
Mar 9, 2022, 2:17 pm
#429
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
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https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/newcastle...aspx?jobid=226
Mar 9, 2022, 3:20 pm
#430
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: London Stratford, E7
Programs: BAEC Gold! Thanks to FT
Posts: 3,385
NCL pays just under Ł10 an hour for security (not sure about shift allowances), and though there is a bit of a turnover so they pay a Ł250 bonus after completing 20 weeks, some staff have been with them for decades. Consequently NCL is not recruiting for permanent positions, overtly, but is recruiting for the summer season.
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/newcastle...aspx?jobid=226
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/newcastle...aspx?jobid=226
Mar 12, 2022, 1:19 am
#431
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Near Manchester
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 397
Appears to be another major farce this morning.
My in-laws are at MAN to take their first post Covid holiday abroad - admittedly it's from T2 with TUI, but looking at reports on twitter T1 is also affected with BA flights too.
Not looking good for my next BA flight from there at Easter, almost contemplating getting the train down to LHR the day before.
My in-laws are at MAN to take their first post Covid holiday abroad - admittedly it's from T2 with TUI, but looking at reports on twitter T1 is also affected with BA flights too.
Not looking good for my next BA flight from there at Easter, almost contemplating getting the train down to LHR the day before.
Mar 12, 2022, 1:49 am
#432
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 861
Appears to be another major farce this morning.
My in-laws are at MAN to take their first post Covid holiday abroad - admittedly it's from T2 with TUI, but looking at reports on twitter T1 is also affected with BA flights too.
Not looking good for my next BA flight from there at Easter, almost contemplating getting the train down to LHR the day before.
My in-laws are at MAN to take their first post Covid holiday abroad - admittedly it's from T2 with TUI, but looking at reports on twitter T1 is also affected with BA flights too.
Not looking good for my next BA flight from there at Easter, almost contemplating getting the train down to LHR the day before.
Mar 12, 2022, 2:02 am
#434
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
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Posts: 3,036
I have just come through security at MAN. The bag drop had a huge queue - I would estimate an hour wait there maybe? Thank goodness for HBO! I got myself into Fast Track security and that was another thank goodness moment - the normal security was likely to be another hour to get through. That was all at 0800 this morning.
I had a standoff with the security folks who insisted I had a small liquid item in my bag - I didn't, they couldn’t find it and at one stage suggested I go without my bag….! I asked them to rescan it and what do you know - nothing showed up! The chap dealing me was very rude and was not willing to rescan the bag until he had taken it to bits first. Crazy!
The Aspire lounge is at capacity (well sign is outside but it is empty) and the Escape lounge (one BA uses) is useless - you can get in but every single table is reserved - so expect to stand or move about as people come in to claim their tables!!!
Parking was a nightmare - I was in the T3 multi and there were no spaces. I was lucky that someone left in front but it was literally one in one out it seems and I had booked!
I come back here in a couple of weeks to retrieve my car but no more after that - Manchester airport is a dump.
Regards
aks120
I had a standoff with the security folks who insisted I had a small liquid item in my bag - I didn't, they couldn’t find it and at one stage suggested I go without my bag….! I asked them to rescan it and what do you know - nothing showed up! The chap dealing me was very rude and was not willing to rescan the bag until he had taken it to bits first. Crazy!
The Aspire lounge is at capacity (well sign is outside but it is empty) and the Escape lounge (one BA uses) is useless - you can get in but every single table is reserved - so expect to stand or move about as people come in to claim their tables!!!
Parking was a nightmare - I was in the T3 multi and there were no spaces. I was lucky that someone left in front but it was literally one in one out it seems and I had booked!
I come back here in a couple of weeks to retrieve my car but no more after that - Manchester airport is a dump.
Regards
aks120
Mar 12, 2022, 2:09 am
#435
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 47
Had a decent enough experience in MAN this morning for the 6:25. No queue at the priority check in, fast track was busy but still got through in about 15 mins, the regular security queue looked pretty dire.
The escape lounge was busy but there was a small room at the back reserved for BA passengers, it was nothing too exciting but the relative calmness was much appreciated. The food was IMO better than the old T3 galleries lounge, shame there were no views though.
I asked the check in agent which lounge it will be in T3 when the flights move back and she said it would be the Escape lounge.
The escape lounge was busy but there was a small room at the back reserved for BA passengers, it was nothing too exciting but the relative calmness was much appreciated. The food was IMO better than the old T3 galleries lounge, shame there were no views though.
I asked the check in agent which lounge it will be in T3 when the flights move back and she said it would be the Escape lounge.