Lounge at Manchester T1 - Disgrace
Mar 25, 2024, 10:51 am
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They seem to have done quite a good job at Newcastle, where the new lounge design separates passengers whose airlines have contracted lounge services (which at Newcastle means BA, AFKL, Emirates, Lufthansa and maybe one or two others) from those who have purchased access on the day and are tanking up on Stella ahead of the 06:30 Jet2 service to Malaga.
A similar approach at Manchester might offer a bit more peace and quiet, but not sure any refurbishment is on the cards.
A similar approach at Manchester might offer a bit more peace and quiet, but not sure any refurbishment is on the cards.
Finding the shutters down, what a blessing in disguise! Definitely a better breakfast to be had at the Spoons or similar.
Apr 4, 2024, 7:19 pm
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An interesting piece about lounge space in MAN T2 in Head for points.
Virgin Atlantic scraps its Manchester Clubhouse
“The question now is how the lounge space that was earmarked for Virgin Atlantic will be used.
According to X account SPD Travels, the same account that initially flagged the news, it is to be taken over by an airline alliance. Assuming this is correct (and we haven’t been able to verify this independently) you have three suspects, all of which are credible – Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld.
According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, the alliance flying the most seats into Manchester is Star Alliance, with 122,875 for July 2024.
With the most seats from Manchester, it would make sense for Star Alliance to operate its own lounge, purely from a capacity perspective. It has the customers to make it a worthwhile investment and also has the highest number of individual airlines operating from the airport (12). Long haul carriers include Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and Ethiopian.”
We can only hope.
Virgin Atlantic scraps its Manchester Clubhouse
“The question now is how the lounge space that was earmarked for Virgin Atlantic will be used.
According to X account SPD Travels, the same account that initially flagged the news, it is to be taken over by an airline alliance. Assuming this is correct (and we haven’t been able to verify this independently) you have three suspects, all of which are credible – Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld.
According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, the alliance flying the most seats into Manchester is Star Alliance, with 122,875 for July 2024.
With the most seats from Manchester, it would make sense for Star Alliance to operate its own lounge, purely from a capacity perspective. It has the customers to make it a worthwhile investment and also has the highest number of individual airlines operating from the airport (12). Long haul carriers include Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and Ethiopian.”
We can only hope.
Apr 5, 2024, 2:28 am
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With the most seats from Manchester, it would make sense for Star Alliance to operate its own lounge, purely from a capacity perspective. It has the customers to make it a worthwhile investment and also has the highest number of individual airlines operating from the airport (12). Long haul carriers include Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and Ethiopian.”
We can only hope.
Apr 15, 2024, 9:36 am
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https://apple.news/AOcvulbZjTUyPiGzdhFpDyQ
couple saved from disappointment when they find the Escape T1 lounge is closed for maintenance…
couple saved from disappointment when they find the Escape T1 lounge is closed for maintenance…
Apr 15, 2024, 9:41 am
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A Manchester Airport spokesperson said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the Escape Lounge in Terminal 1 is temporarily closed for maintenance work. All affected customers have been contacted, fully refunded and given discounts for future visits. The lounge is due to reopen on Tuesday. We apologise for any inconvenience.”
Apr 15, 2024, 12:06 pm
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Apr 15, 2024, 2:43 pm
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https://apple.news/AOcvulbZjTUyPiGzdhFpDyQ
couple saved from disappointment when they find the Escape T1 lounge is closed for maintenance…
couple saved from disappointment when they find the Escape T1 lounge is closed for maintenance…
I would guest both of them in and forfeit my own entry if I could...