Aspire Pre‑Flight Hospitality (Aspire), Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, has announced the opening of a new lounge at Manchester Airport.
Following continued growth in the UK&I market, including new lounges in Liverpool and Birmingham, this latest expansion highlights
Opening in late August 2026, the new lounge is centrally located in the terminal, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy departures area. Featuring 300 seats and designed for all travellers, the lounge combines award-winning service, thoughtfully designed surroundings, and exquisite food and drink in one inviting space.
“We’re delighted to announce our third lounge at Manchester Airport and second in Terminal 2. With a capacity of over 300, our guests can be assured of world-class, award-winning hospitality and a lounge designed to reflect our almost 40 years of experience in partnership with the airport. With a strong forward pipeline and significant continuous improvement projects to enhance the guest experience, Aspire has real momentum in the UK & Ireland as part of our global investment plan,” said James Millett, Director of Lounges UK&I and Global Customer Innovation at Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality.
The lounge has been designed with all types of passengers in mind, with spaces for small groups and families to socialise together, places to dine as well as a quiet area and private work rooms for those needing a sanctuary to catch up on emails. The decoration and design evoke a sense of calm and relaxation while wall finishings and artwork are reminiscent of Manchester’s industrial heritage and curate a sense of place and connection to the city.
“We’re pleased to announce this latest opening at Manchester Airport as we continue to build out our lounge portfolio with new and expanded presence across key airports and markets worldwide. This Aspire lounge brings the very best in lounge design and all the amenities that today’s modern traveller expects. We’re ensuring that our guests’ pre-flight experience is time well spent, providing them with the space to unwind, relax, dine and socialise before their departure,” said David Collyer, Global Senior Vice President of Aspire Pre‑Flight Hospitality.
Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality, one of the world’s leading airport hospitality brands, welcomes around 6.4 million guests annually, including more than 1.2 million guests in the UK&I in 2025. The lounge portfolio includes not only the flagship Aspire Lounges but also partnerships with major airline lounges, alliance lounges, bank and credit card lounges, delivering a world-class experience to travellers around the globe. As of the end of 2025, Swissport operated 93 lounges around the world and continues to invest in premium airport hospitality concepts across key markets. With new openings in 2026, including lounges in Stockholm, Geneva. Calgary, Manchester and Vilnius, Swissport has a confirmed network of 106 lounges.
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