{"id":2168637,"date":"2026-09-28T05:11:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T02:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2168637"},"modified":"2026-09-28T05:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T02:11:36","slug":"jerseys-redeveloped-airport-departure-lounge-to-open-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2168637","title":{"rendered":"Jersey’s redeveloped airport departure lounge to open in November"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The first phase of the project includes new seating areas with a view of the runway<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The first phase of a project to redevelop Jersey Airport’s departure lounge is due to open to the public in early November.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The work forms part of a \u00a310m project by Ports of Jersey to modernise the airport, improve passenger facilities and replace ageing infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Project leaders said the new lounge would include an improved layout, expanded seating areas and a new mezzanine level with runway views. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ports chief executive Matt Thomas said the changes would “massively enhance the experience” for passengers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The first stage of project had been developed with input from charities, businesses and tourism, heritage, arts and passenger groups, project leaders said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Features would include wicker Jersey cows, aerial images of the island, a Martello-inspired lift tower and a Pl\u00e9mont Bay-themed family area, they added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thomas said the project was also making changes to the ageing infrastructure of the airport. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He said: “This project is about much more than creating a beautiful space for our passengers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Substantial investment has been made in the 30-year-old infrastructure that supports the airport’s long-term future, including improvements to heating, ventilation and other essential systems.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The next phase of the project was due to open in 2027 and included an enhanced food and drink area, larger assisted travel lounge, refurbished main toilet facilities and a shop dedicated to Jersey produce, project bosses said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Follow BBC Jersey on <\/i>X and <\/i>Facebook<\/i>. Send your story ideas to <\/i>channel.islands@bbc.co.uk<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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