Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality Opens Third Lounge at Manchester Airport, Expanding UK&I Presence

10th November 2026


Aspire Lounge Manchester

Aspire Pre‑Flight Hospitality (Aspire), Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, has opened its new lounge at Manchester Airport. The lounge is Aspire’s third at Manchester Airport, and follows recent openings in Liverpool and Birmingham, this latest expansion highlights increasing demand for high-quality pre-flight hospitality.

Complementing Aspire’s existing lounge in Terminal 3, the new 300-seat lounge is centrally located in Terminal 2 towards D Gates and is in addition to the existing, smaller lounge conveniently situated for C Gate departures. It combines thoughtfully designed surroundings, and exquisite food and drink in one inviting space away from the hustle and bustle of the departures area.

 

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“Our latest opening, at the UK’s third busiest airport, provides guests with our world-class, award-winning hospitality and is designed to reflect our almost 40 years of experience in partnership with Manchester airport. The opening of the Manchester lounge comes at an exciting time for Aspire in the UK and Ireland, following a successful lounge opening in Liverpool and the introduction of our Luxe & Suite products at Birmingham,” said James Millett, Director of Lounges UK&I at Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality.

 

“We’re delighted that Aspire’s third lounge at Manchester Airport is now open. The opening highlights the increasing demand for high-quality pre-flight hospitality, both in the UK&I and globally. The space brings the very best in design, amenities and hospitality that ensures we offer our guests’ a pre-flight experience that allows them to wait wonderfully ahead of 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 mid-2026, Aspire has 110 lounges open, or scheduled to open in 2026 around the world and continues to invest in premium airport hospitality concepts across key markets. New openings in 2026 include lounges in Stockholm, Geneva. Calgary, Marrakech and Vilnius.

For pre-bookings, prices start at £46.99 for adults and £31.99 for children aged 2-11.

 

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