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Luxury Airport Experience Now Available at Manchester Airport

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Travellers flying to or from Manchester Airport can now experience a level of luxury previously only associated with high-end hotels and restaurants, thanks to the launch of marhaba, a concierge service provided by Emirates-owned dnata. This new premium service aims to make the airport experience as hassle-free as possible, offering a dedicated host to guide passengers through fast-tracked check-in, security, and immigration, as well as additional support with baggage handling, porter services, and flight information.

Key Takeaways:

  • marhaba, a Dubai-based airport hospitality service, has launched a concierge service at Manchester Airport, offering a premium experience for travellers.
  • The service includes fast-tracked check-in, security, and immigration, as well as support with baggage handling, porter services, and flight information.
  • Prices for the service start from £75 per adult for departures and £82.50 per adult for arrivals, with discounts available for families.
  • marhaba is part of dnata, which is owned by the Emirates Group, and was first introduced in the UAE to help passengers at Dubai International Airport.
  • The service has since been launched in eight countries across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australia, including locations such as Dubai, Zurich, and Sydney.
  • Manchester Airport is preparing for the opening of its new-look Terminal 2 later this year following a £1.3bn transformation programme.
  • The marhaba service has been launched at a significant time for Manchester Airport, which marked its busiest July on record with over 3 million passengers passing through the airport.

Statistics:

  • The marhaba service prices start from £75 per adult for departures and £82.50 per adult for arrivals.
  • Discounts are available for families, with prices starting from £170 for a family of four.
  • The marhaba service is part of fnata, which is owned by the Emirates Group.
  • Manchester Airport experienced its busiest July on record with over 3 million passengers passing through the airport.
  • The new-look Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport will be opened later this year following a £1.3bn transformation programme.

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  • "manrabha meet and greet service" [Source: Caption accompanying the article]

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