Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Terminal 1 Main Check In (Level 5).
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/manchester-airport/terminal-1-main-check-in-level-5-2
- Related link Terminal 1 Pre Duty Free Departure Lounge.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/manchester-airport/terminal-1-pre-duty-free-departure-lounge-2
Location
- Security is accessed from Terminal 1 Main Check In.
- It leads into the Pre Duty Free Departure Lounge.
Outside Access (Main Security Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Main Check In Hall, opposite central entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
View
- This entrance is 59 metres from the new Reception Point for Assistance.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fast Lane Passport Security Desk
- This is for wheelchair users and all passengers with a disability.
- The security desk is 45 metres from the main security entrance.
- There is a gate, 190cm wide, next to the desk for passengers to access the security lanes.
- There are new auto readers located at this security desk, as shown in photograph 1.
Security Lanes 2-3
- Wheelchair users will need to access lane 3, which contains a 90cm wide gate (shown in the photograph).
- These lanes are 22 metres from the Fast Lane Passport Security Desk.
- The entrance to the Pre Duty Free Departure Lounge is 12 metres from these security lanes.
Outside Access (Staff Channel Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the far left corner of the Main Check In Hall.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
View
- This entrance will only be used by passengers being assisted by a member of staff.
- Passengers not accompanied by a member of staff cannot use this entrance.
- This entrance is not available to use during the morning peak period.
Staff Channel Security Desk
- This is 3 metres from the Staff Channel entrance.
Security Lane 14
- Passengers being assisted by an OCS representative will pass through Security Lane 14, which has a 95cm wide gate.
- The passenger will then be assisted into the Pre Duty Free Departure Lounge.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.