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Family Friendly Restaurants ... |
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| There are a good selection of bars and restaurants at Manchester Airport with children's facilities including child friendly seating / high chairs and children’s menus. |
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Play Areas For Children ... |
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A dedicated Playcare Centre can be found in the departure lounge of Terminal 1, as well as play facilities it also has a television.
This play area is unsupervised, so parents and guardians must note that they are responsible for their children.
There are art desks in most of the eating areas in the airport for children to colour in and play.
Other activities are available for travelling or non-travelling guests.
Concorde is available in a public display in Manchester Airport’s Aviation Viewing Park. The park is open for guided tours on selected days of the year. There is an informative visitors centre, aviation shop and catering outlet at the Viewing Park.
The park is situated on the A538, between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels. Turn down Sunbank Lane, by The Romper public house, then right onto Wilmslow Old Road and follow to the end.
There is a Spectator Terrace located on Level 13 of the multi storey car park at Terminal 1.
Manchester Airport also offers educational tours to children’s birthday parties.
For more unofficial information, please call: +44 (0) 161 489 2442. |
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Baby & Children's Essentials ... |
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When flying with babies or children you must prepare for any last minute emergencies and stock up well on essentials. Including anything you might need if you run into delays - formula milk, nappies and baby wipes. Many shops at the airport stock such items.
A newsagent at the Airport sells comics, magazines, books and puzzles to help children keep entertained both before their flight and during.
Complimentary children's packs containing colouring books and crayons are available at the BAA unofficial information desk. |
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Executive Lounges For Families ... |
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Families may also use the Servisair Lounge in Terminals 1 & 2 before their flight. This lounge, unless a business passengers, is charged at a small fee.
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First and Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3. |
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Servisair Executive Lounge – Terminal 1 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 870 787 6877 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 05.00 – 19.30 |
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Escape at Manchester Airport – Terminal 2 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 161 489 3388 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 06.00 – 21.00 |
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Fax |
+44 (0) 161 489 3399 |
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E-mail |
escape@manairport.co.uk |
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Servisair Executive Lounge – Terminal 2 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 870 787 6877 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 05.00 – 20.30 |
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+44 (0) 161 489 3399 |
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Website |
www.executivelounges.com |
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Air France Executive Lounge – Terminal 2 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 161 489 6622 |
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Opening Hours |
05.00 – 20.00 |
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+44 (0) 161 489 3399 |
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Website |
www.executivelounges.com |
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| The Air France Executive Lounge is only available for first class, business class and high level card holder passengers travelling with certain airlines. |
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British Airways Terrace Lounge – Terminal 3 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 161 489 2412 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 05.00 – 21.00 |
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| The British Airways Terrace Lounge is only available for Gold Silver Executive card holders, Oneworld Equivalent card holders, first class, business class, high level card holder passengers and Business Class passengers on BA UK domestic flights travelling with British Airways. |
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bmi Executive Lounge – Terminal 3 |
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Telephone |
+44 (0) 161 489 5483 |
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Approx. 05.00 – 21.00 |
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Car Parking For Families ... |
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Valet meet and greet airport parking is the ultimate car parking option for families. There is no need to queue in the dark, wind or rain for transfer buses or to add extra time to your journey to find the remote car park. Families who've booked meet and greet just drive to the terminal, unload their children and luggage whilst a staff member takes the car to a secure compound for the duration of your trip.
The meet and greet rep then meets the family with their car ready and waiting upon their return, right outside the terminal.
For further unofficial information, or to pre-book family friends valet meet and greet airport parking and other types of parking at Manchester Airport, book in advance with www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk to secure the best rates possible. |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Here we give details on how each of the major airlines deal with those passengers travelling with children:
BMI - Children's entertainment packs are offered to those children aged 4-8 and 9-12 when travelling long haul. There is also a dedicated children and family audio channel and film selection. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
British Airways - BA now offer online check-in for families, 24 hours before check-in officially opens - go to ba.com to do so. The online facility means passengers can select their seats, pre-order the children's meals required and print boarding passes for groups up to 6 passengers. Once at the airport your luggage will go through the Fast Bag Drop. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Easyjet - This airline does not offer any special facilities or fast boarding for families, although you can choose to pre-book their fast booking service for £5 online.
Flybe - Specific children's meals are available. Seats on the aircraft can be pre-booked if travelling in the Economy Plus section of the aircraft. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line. Families are also invited to board the aircraft at the same time as those passengers who have pre-booked their seats.
Jet2 - Families are able to pre-book seats together for a charge of £2.50 per person. Families do not as a rule board first.
Monarch - On the charter flights only children's meals are available. All young passengers are offered entertainment packs during the flight. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Ryanair - A range of snacks are available to buy, many of which are suitable for small children. There are no boarding privileges for families. |
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General Airline Tips When Flying With Children ... |
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Here are some tips that families should find very useful when flying with small children or babies: |
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If you're feeding your baby and your meal arrives ask for it to be delayed until after you have finished feeding.
If a short haul flight, change your baby's nappy just before you board
Even if it's not your baby's normal feed time get them to drink some milk or water during take off and landing to help prevent their ears hurting
If you're travelling with twins on your own check with your airline as normally only one infant under 6 months is allowed per adult passenger
Whilst you have more items to pack in your suitcase your children, unless a full paying fare, are not given any luggage allowance
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