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 22, 2022, 3:03 am
#541
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Ho Hum!
Mar 22, 2022, 3:06 am
#542
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T1 was really quiet this morning at 0800.
only problem was two different members of staff trying to tell me BA have never had fast track there. I asked for the supervisor, and got “ok, I’ll let you through this time, but BA don’t get fast track.”
Honestly…
only problem was two different members of staff trying to tell me BA have never had fast track there. I asked for the supervisor, and got “ok, I’ll let you through this time, but BA don’t get fast track.”
Honestly…
Mar 22, 2022, 3:29 am
#543
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Indeed they are quite clueless sometimes. I managed to sail through on Sunday morning without any issues. I just said I'm fast track and they let me through no questions asked.
Mar 22, 2022, 4:52 am
#544
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I have booked on the first LGW MAN service on Sunday (glutton for punishment that I am!) - partly out of curiosity.
So far I have been told it is South then North then South then North Terminal for the departure.
I may just report to the CargoCentre. Only 14 booked apparently and no upgrades available due cabin crew shortage.
Looking forward to the "FastTrack" return from MAN already!
So far I have been told it is South then North then South then North Terminal for the departure.
I may just report to the CargoCentre. Only 14 booked apparently and no upgrades available due cabin crew shortage.
Looking forward to the "FastTrack" return from MAN already!
Mar 22, 2022, 5:19 am
#545
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I was in CE for the return on Sunday so the LGW-MAN flight, booked ET and took a POUG, but have cancelled now - so I assume there was a CE cabin.
Mar 22, 2022, 5:21 am
#546
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Oh and good luck with anyone flying from MAN on Sunday onwards, seems that MAN still haven't decided whether they are re-opening T3 fully, or just re--opening airside and continuing to use T1 check in and security.
Mar 22, 2022, 5:28 am
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Mar 22, 2022, 5:41 am
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Mar 22, 2022, 5:45 am
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Mar 22, 2022, 5:52 am
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Mar 22, 2022, 6:10 am
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So, still not sure on taxis & pick up points outside T3 yet, but it appears the plan is T3 airside will open from Sunday and gates on T3 will be used so hopefully the end to BA parking on T1 and having to be bussed. Shops in T3 should be open from Sunday too.
Also it seems that until around the end of April check in and security will still be in T1 and you will have to walk across airside. T3 check in and security won't reopen until end of April.
Also it seems that until around the end of April check in and security will still be in T1 and you will have to walk across airside. T3 check in and security won't reopen until end of April.
Mar 22, 2022, 6:39 am
#553
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Isn’t the minimum number of crew required the same regardless of whether there’s a CE cabin or not? Or perhaps the CE cabin referred to was already large and there are no spare additional crew to roster?
Mar 22, 2022, 7:36 am
#554
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I've decided I am a masochist! I have been taking the train to / from MAN recently. I have now booked a trip in May just to see how it's all running back in T3.
Can I ask that one of the more regular MAN BA travellers updates the Wiki as things change as I am not travelling weekly on BA as i used to - thanks...
Can I ask that one of the more regular MAN BA travellers updates the Wiki as things change as I am not travelling weekly on BA as i used to - thanks...
Mar 22, 2022, 9:35 am
#555
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I despair, flying out on EZY out of T1 first thing Maundy Thursday…. I guess we’ll try and be there 3 hours before at 0400, yes have fast track !