Originally Posted by
davidjohnson6
Is there space at STN for any more lounges beyond the Emirates one ? The checkin, security screening, departures, immigration hall and baggage collection areas each seem rather full at their respective peak times. I'm expecting peak summer 2023 to be as busy as 2019. And no, I don't expect the retail area to be sacrificed as it brings in far too much money. Is there perhaps structural strength in the departures area to build lounges on top of the retail units ?
The only other place I can think of, is the quiet seating area under Itsu near gates 90+
Or maybe the plans for a new arrivals terminal need to be dusted off again and a new application made to the council ?
As far as space in the terminal is concerned, not much left unfortunately since MAG have crammed the departure lounge to the gills with retail, F&B. However, there are heaps of space in the satellites, which seem sparse in comparison to the main terminal. Satellite 2, for example has lots of potential for a lounge, and has previously had airline lounges there. I think it is just WHSmith and Wetherspoon's Express in there now?