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COVID-19 Information (Manchester Airport)

• The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
• The terminals remain open for business aligned to passenger schedules. However Terminals 2 and 3 have closed with all operations concentrated in Terminal 1. Further information on terminal changes can be found here.
• Some of the car products have paused trading due to the changes in terminal operations. At present this includes; Meet and Greet products in all terminals, Jet Parks products and the Terminal 2 car parking products.
• There have been no changes to the airports opening times.
• A small external queuing system exists for Terminal 1 A.
• To manage social distancing in the terminals, only travelling persons are permitted in terminal buildings.
• For guests requiring special assistance they may be assisted up to such a point where they have reported to ABM or proceeded through security having completed the check-in process.
• In Terminal 1 on the main departures level (A), access to the check-in hall is permitted only through Doors 2. Doors 1 & 3 are unavailable during this time.
  Access into the terminal using the escalator from the Skylink us not available. Adjacent lifts/stairs should be used.
• Hand sanitiser is available at all entry/exit points and key 'high touch' areas. These have been positioned so as to not impede general access around the site.
• General orientation around the buildings is unchanged with the exception of Terminal 1 check-in.
• Signage is in place across the site to enforce the social distancing measures. This is supported by regular audio announcements.
• Protective screens have been installed at all counters where face to face transactions occur including the reception points for assistance, check-in, ticket desks and in retail outlets. In other areas such as security where this is not practical, the wearing of face coverings is mandatory.
• Toilets are available.
• There have been no changes to the toileting facilities.
• The adult changing facility in Terminal 2 is currently closed due to the closure of the terminal.
• Additional Customer Service personnel have been added within the check-in halls to manage access control for travelling guests only.
• • From December 2020, COVID testing will be available to meet UK and foreign government requirements for travel to destinations which require evidence of a negative test for entry or to reduce quarantine periods. From 15th December 2020, passengers arriving in the UK will be able to reduce their quarantine period by taking a test five days after arrival and receiving a negative result.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Greggs, the Spud Factory, Joe's Kitchen, Post Office, Travelex Foreign Exchange, Boots, WHSmith, Spar, The Aviation Shop, Voyager Arcade and Car Rental Courtesy Phones.
• Related link Terminal 1 Baggage Reclaim.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/manchester-airport/terminal-1-baggage-reclaim-2

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Introduction

• Related link Terminal 3 Departures Check-In.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-3-departures-check-in
• Related link Terminal 3 Departure Gates 1-19.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-3-departure-gates-1-19
• Related link Terminal 3 Lower Departures Gates 141-150.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-3-lower-departures-gates-141-150

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Introduction (Additional Links)

• Related link Terminal 3 Upper Level Departures.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-3-upper-level-departures

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  • Security is accessed from the Check-In Area.
  • From there it leads to the Terminal 3 Gates 1-19 Departure Level and Terminal 3 Lower Level Departures Gates 141-150, which leads to Terminal 3 Upper Level Departures.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Manchester Airport is 9 miles south of Manchester City Centre, next to the M56 and with easy links to the M6, M60 and M62.
    The postcode for the airport is M90 1QX. Please note, your Sat-Nav may not reflect the most updated road layout.
  • There are a number of official airport parking options available.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by car please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Manchester Airport is well-served by a network of local and regional buses, running daily from early morning to late night; including weekends and bank holidays.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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  • The nearest Railway Station is Manchester Airport Station.
  • The station is located at the heart of the airport campus, which means passengers have easy access to all the terminals. With moving walkways throughout, it should take no more than 5-15 minutes to get to and from the terminals.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Access Guide for Manchester Airport Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Outside Access (Priority Lane Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Security area.

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  • There is not level access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors.
  • The priority lane can be used by wheelchair users to access the Security area.

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Level Change (Priority Lane Entrance)

• There is a slope located just inside the entrance.
• The slope is moderate.
• The slope is permanent.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Passport Security Desk

• The Passport Security desk is 19m (21yd) from the priority lane entrance.
• The desk is high.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• The details here are for the desk accessed from the priority lane.
• The gap between the desks here is 167cm wide.

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X-Ray Security Lanes 2-3

• Lanes 2-3 are accessed by passengers using the priority lane, and are 26 metres from the priority lane entrance.
• A gate, 108cm wide, is available between the lanes for wheelchair users to access the X-ray security area.
• The gap leading to this gate is 102cm wide.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access in this area.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• The photographs show the information wall at the rear of the Security area.
• It contains a map of the Departure areas and flight information boards.
• The information wall is 37 metres from the rear of the X-ray security lanes.

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Level Change (Ramp and Steps to the Information Wall)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left past X-ray security lanes.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left past the X-ray security lanes.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps, and has handrails both sides.