Isle of Man Airport Departure Lounge Upgrade

The Isle of Man Airport has completed its terminal upgrade programme and the full refurbishment of its airside catering facilities, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the passenger experience ✈️

Recent milestones include:
🔹New carpeting and full redecoration in the lounge area adjacent to Gates 4 and 5.
🔹Installation of 190 new seats in the rear waiting area, plus an additional 92 seats in the downstairs holding lounge.

These upgrades are part of the airport’s commitment to delivering a seamless and enjoyable journey for all travellers.

Caterleisure has completed a major refurbishment of catering facilities.

Passengers now enter directly into the Costa café after leaving security. Varied seating styles and flooring create clearly defined zones for both relaxation and dining.

The Ellan Vannin Bar sells a selection of local spirits and draught beers, alongside wines and prosecco.

The seating upgrades were designed following feedback from passengers, input from the Frequent Passenger Group, recommendations from the Accessibility Group and benchmarking against other regional airports.

The new seating has been selected to balance comfort, accessibility, durability and value for money. Key features include:
🔹Wider, more accessible seating options
🔹Robust, hygienic materials suitable for high-traffic environments

The redesigned lounge now offers a variety of seating zones tailored to different traveller preferences including:
🔹High-top tables with integrated power outlets, ideal for working or reading
🔹Standard seating positioned for clear visibility of flight information screens
🔹Dining-style seating near the bar and Costa, offering a relaxed environment for refreshments

Passengers are invited to experience the new lounge features and share their feedback via the feedback monitors located in the departure lounge or the airport’s website: https://ow.ly/61uy50X6XAY