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
May 18, 2022, 5:02 am
#901
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I was on the first flight LHR-MAN this morning. Super quiet flight and interestingly apparently the return flight is also due to be pretty quiet.
I wonder if this is normal ebb and flow of demand or whether some of the bad press about Manchester is starting to impact customer buying habits. The notes in this thread about lounges being busy may indicate no reduction in demand but I was surprised to see this morning's flight maybe 25% full.
I wonder if this is normal ebb and flow of demand or whether some of the bad press about Manchester is starting to impact customer buying habits. The notes in this thread about lounges being busy may indicate no reduction in demand but I was surprised to see this morning's flight maybe 25% full.
May 18, 2022, 5:48 am
#903
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
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Thank you anyway, I have tweeted MAN airport so assume I'll still be none the wiser.
May 18, 2022, 5:54 am
#904
Join Date: May 2008
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I was on the first flight LHR-MAN this morning. Super quiet flight and interestingly apparently the return flight is also due to be pretty quiet.
I wonder if this is normal ebb and flow of demand or whether some of the bad press about Manchester is starting to impact customer buying habits. The notes in this thread about lounges being busy may indicate no reduction in demand but I was surprised to see this morning's flight maybe 25% full.
I wonder if this is normal ebb and flow of demand or whether some of the bad press about Manchester is starting to impact customer buying habits. The notes in this thread about lounges being busy may indicate no reduction in demand but I was surprised to see this morning's flight maybe 25% full.
May 18, 2022, 6:17 am
#905
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Has anyone noticed if 'The Nook' has reopened? MAN's website suggests that due to Covid, it is closed at the moment, but I'm not sure I trust how up to date that is. We enjoyed it there last time, a little quiet haven away from the crowds. If it's not I might cough up for the lounge, probably a similar price if we have to be there 3 hours before our flight and neither of us having to drive at the other end...
May 18, 2022, 6:29 am
#906
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
Posts: 114
If you were able to find out if it's reopened that would be very kind, thank you.
EDITED TO ADD: MAN Airport have just replied to my tweet. They said it has reopened and opening times vary by day. Thank you for offering to check
May 18, 2022, 8:59 am
#907
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 285
Has anyone noticed if 'The Nook' has reopened? MAN's website suggests that due to Covid, it is closed at the moment, but I'm not sure I trust how up to date that is. We enjoyed it there last time, a little quiet haven away from the crowds. If it's not I might cough up for the lounge, probably a similar price if we have to be there 3 hours before our flight and neither of us having to drive at the other end...
May 18, 2022, 9:10 am
#908
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 220
Has anyone noticed if 'The Nook' has reopened? MAN's website suggests that due to Covid, it is closed at the moment, but I'm not sure I trust how up to date that is. We enjoyed it there last time, a little quiet haven away from the crowds. If it's not I might cough up for the lounge, probably a similar price if we have to be there 3 hours before our flight and neither of us having to drive at the other end...
May 18, 2022, 9:46 am
#909
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
Posts: 114
The 'Nook' bar has been reopened, just opposite the newly installed 'Gender neutral' toilets !! , However, I wouldn't really call it a 'quiet' place though. The terminal now appears to be more crowded than it ever was pre Covid and that's with no Flybe operations anymore. It really is standing room only now all throughout the terminal.
May 18, 2022, 10:21 am
#910
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The 'Nook' bar has been reopened, just opposite the newly installed 'Gender neutral' toilets !! , However, I wouldn't really call it a 'quiet' place though. The terminal now appears to be more crowded than it ever was pre Covid and that's with no Flybe operations anymore. It really is standing room only now all throughout the terminal.
May 18, 2022, 11:57 am
#911
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,613
I also had never heard of “The Nook”. I’m still trying to picture where it would be. Is it separated from the main terminal (ie., walled with a door?), or just another bar?
May 18, 2022, 1:01 pm
#913
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The problem I think is that many, many, many people willing to pay the £45 door fee and they can even refuse those people. I believe Priority Pass pays less, probably much less. I think the situation will improve when the 1903 lounge will reopen. At the moment that single lounge can do whatever they want and can charge any amounts it will be always full.
May 18, 2022, 1:14 pm
#914
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May 18, 2022, 2:06 pm
#915
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