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I went behind the scenes at Britain’s worst airport — this is what I found
- Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport remains the most criticized among major UK hubs, reinforcing the airport’s image problem.
- Terminal 2 is praised as the renovation’s success, offering a high-ceiling, light space with improved queues.
- Officials project future expansion to 60 million passengers by 2030 with a new terminal and full use of both runways.
- Terminal 1 will be closed next year and absorbed into Terminal 3 as part of the ongoing revamp.
- Terminal 2’s facilities include shops like Lego and Pandora, with a Chanel beauty boutique planned for spring.
- Security improvements have reduced queues, with 98% of passengers waiting less than 15 minutes in Terminal 2.
- The airport envisions more seating, new security upgrades, and a 469-seat sports bar.
- The revamp aims to attract more routes, including potential greater use of Ryanair in Terminal 3.
- The piece notes mixed experiences from travelers, with some praising staff help and others criticizing crowding.
- The airport’s overall status is described as a state of flux amid ongoing upgrades and route changes.
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