New Look Terminal 2 Promises Champagne Lifestyle

Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for 27 new eateries and retail units in its new Terminal Two, part of an ongoing £1.3bn transformation programme.

The extended departure lounge will feature a food market serving a variety of world cuisines and quick eats, for those who prefer a more casual dining experience, alongside a boutique high street-style shopping area complete with a Champagne Bar and premium brands, artisan cafes and a brasserie.

The shopping zone, to be known as The Avenue, will have a vibrant and airy feel. Each store front will open onto airfield views, with plenty of passenger seating for added comfort.

The airport is searching for retailers selling toys, fashion, accessories and travel essentials to take up units in this area, and is seeking partners who will showcase the best of the North in their units, through the design of their stores and the range of products on offer.

The plans have been revealed as the airport begins its tendering process for more than two dozen new units this month, with a view to announcing the successful applicants by next April.

The expanded retail and restaurant offering forms part of the transformation programme’s second phase, which will see the original Terminal Two building remodelled and upgraded, in sync with the recently-opened terminal extension. Work is expected to be completed by 2025.