UK. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has commenced operations at a new standalone premium terminal named PremiAir which it says is offering a “private jet experience”. The revolutionary development is situated landside at the western edge of Manchester Airport’s main airfield.
The airport operator, which is also responsible for East Midlands and London Stansted airports, said that an initial 23 airlines have signed up to have their passengers access the new terminal. It offers packages ranging from £50-£175 (US$64.25-US$224.89) in addition to separate flight prices, giving guests access to luxury airport lounge facilities and food & beverage options.
The terminal is described by MAG as offering “design-led, modernist” lounges and an “indulgent” new option for departing and arriving at Manchester.
PremiAir will be operated entirely by an in-house specialist team, with MAG saying that passengers can expect “an extra level of convenience, comfort and style to their airport experience”.
All PremiAir packages come with complimentary high speed wifi, refreshments and cuisine made fresh to order.
The PremiAir terminal also offers groups of 5-50 guests access to one of its three private suites. They are located before security, meaning non-travelling guests can also join group events and meetings. Guests can also use these suites as a lounge space for departure or arrival. Prices are available on enquiry and are bespoke, based on guests’ requirements.
PremiAir General Manager Mart Louwerse said: “We are so excited to be open and to be able to show off what we have to offer here. PremiAir is a stunning, highly individual space, and you can’t experience anything like it elsewhere in aviation at such a competitive price point.
“We are also delighted to now have 23 airlines onboard and we hope to add to that list in the coming months, to give an ever bigger slice of Manchester Airport’s passengers the opportunity to sample the private jet experience at Manchester. Guests are welcome to use PremiAir, whether they’re travelling to a vital business meeting or as an extra special start to the holiday of a lifetime.”
The main PremiAir packages are priced at four levels…
Priority package, price £50 (US$64.25) per person: Aimed at the hand luggage only traveller, Priority allows the convenience of arriving at the airport just 60 minutes before flights. Guests receive a personal welcome, dedicated security channel and luxury transfer across the airfield to their aircraft.
Premium package, £100 (US$128.51): Premium guests have their hold luggage processed while they enjoy complimentary food prepared by a resident chef and a wide selection of beverages, alongside complimentary wifi, newspapers and magazines. There is also a dedicated security channel and a private, luxury transfer across the airfield.
Arrivals package, £125 (US$160.63): Arrivals offers guests a private transfer to the PremiAir terminal and dedicated passport control channel when they arrive back into Manchester Airport. They can use all of the facilities of the PremiAir lounge, while their hold luggage is returned to them.
Round-trip package, from £175 (US224.89): This gives guests all the advantages of the Priority and Arrivals packages, with further upgrades available.
