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£1m departure lounge improvement works near completion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Nearly £1m has been spent in a joint investment between the Airport and its retail partners and the latest phase of works are due to complete ahead of the Summer peak season.

A number of new and expanded retail units have been created.

Works have included the construction of a new, larger WHSmith retail unit on the lower Departure Lounge area to replace the previous unit, enabling the existing Kissing Gate Bar and Eatery area to be expanded.

These works have also opened up more views within the Departure Lounge over the apron, runway and to the Mersey estuary.

Further work is to be completed shortly with replacement flooring and seating.

In response to requests from a significant number of passengers, an outdoor smoking area has now been provided within the departure lounge area, with weather protection and a wall heater.

The Airport’s Commercial Director, Lucy O’Shaughnessy, said: “These latest improvements and additions to the lounge will help to make the customer experience even better.

“In particular, the opening up of the departure lounge to enable more views out across the apron and beyond will really enhance the relaxed, hassle free ambience that we are already known for.”

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