Criticised for its long queues, crowded terminals and slow security, Manchester Airport doesn’t exactly have the best reputation, with Terminal 3 recently named Which?’s worst UK airport for the third year in a row. But a new exclusive private terminal is hoping to ‘revolutionise the airport passenger journey’, meaning you can start your holiday like an A-lister. Located away from the other terminals , this new offering describes itself as a ‘sanctuary’, where guests can have ‘every aspect of their journey taken care of’.
On arrival, you receive a personal welcome from a host, who will ensure you have all boarding passes and travel documents. There aren’t even any flight displays, staff keep passengers updated, taking away any ‘go to gate’ boarding stress, and last minute loo stops. The terminal boasts a minimal and modern interior, where guests can enjoy a menu ‘carefully curated’ by Adam Reid, chef-patron of The French at The Midland Hotel.
Dedicated chauffeur-driven cars will then be waiting to take guests from the terminal and straight to the plane to board the flight. Sounds like heaven? It gets better. The luxe life comes with a fairly affordable price tag, at just £90.
Compare that to Heathrow’s Windsor Suite package (that includes being picked up from your home and Michelin starred food) which starts at £3,025 for up to 3 people, and it’s a pretty good deal. The private terminal, a first in UK aviation, is called Aether, and was launche.