MORE SPACE AT LCY

Departing passengers using London’s City Airport (LCY) now have more room to breathe following a significant expansion in facilities.

Unlike many other airports LCY doesn’t have individual airline lounges so departing passengers share a common area once they have cleared the security checks. This zone had become increasingly crowded as the airport has grown.

“We’ve opened up some much-needed accommodation for departing passengers by taking over what was previously the business centre and some back office areas,” Richard Gooding OBE, the airport’s chief executive told Business Traveller, “after all, it’s the passengers who pay our wages. It means we can no longer be accused of offering passengers limited space in the departures’ area.”

The extended lounge which comprises different seating areas was fully opened on Monday (June 9). Besides an extra 250 seats there are more retail outlets, bars and eateries.  There are also moves afoot to offer free wi-fi throughout the terminal and airport area.