Summary London City Airport (LCY) has upgraded and expanded its departure lounge. The new departures lounge will include new restaurants and other facilities. Recently, the airport was allowed to lift its annual passenger cap to 9 million by 2031.
London City Airport (LCY) has continued to improve its infrastructure, with the airport announcing the completion of a major upgrade to its departure lounge. Improving passenger experience According to the airport’s announcement on August 30, SSP, Lagardère Travel Retail, WHSmith, and Boots supported the departure lounge’s upgrade. Now, passengers traveling through LCY will see the lounge with a new look and feel throughout, with the lounge including two new restaurants, a new local independent cafe and bar, and an expanded duty-free area.
“The upgrade has also increased seating in the departure lounge by 30%, with more access to charging stations [...
].” While upgrading the lounge, the airport worked with local businesses as part of its effort to celebrate and support companies located within the vicinity of LCY. As a result, a number of East London and British brands will now be present at the new departure lounge.
London City Airport is the smallest, but most centrally located, of London’s airports. With its size and location, it has several restrictions. Building on an unrivaled customer experience Alison FitzGerald, the chief executive officer (CEO) of LCY, stated that the airport was delighted to unveil its upgrade.