Regional UK airport reveals new premium lounge as part of £9million renovation and it’s open to all passengers

A REGIONAL airport in the UK has revealed its plans to open a new premium lounge as part of its £9million renovation.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport will open a new Aspire Executive Lounge before the peak season hits airports.

The new Aspire Executive Lounge will be three times larger than the airport's current .

It will also be able to fit twice as many passengers, with enough space for up to 200 guests.

The will be spread across two tiers.

One tier will have all the classic Aspire facilities, while the other tier will be adults-only.

Its adults-only tier will have private booths, a communal workspace, its own toilet facilities and premium snacks and drinks.

When it opens later this year, the lounge will be open to passengers from 4am to 9pm.

Passengers will be able to book to use the lounge online – although prices have yet to be revealed.

The airport's current Aspire Lounge first opened in 2012, becoming the first of its kind outside .

John Lennon Airport's commercial director, Lucy O’Shaughnessy, commented: “With a nod to the City’s iconic Liver Building, this fantastic new lounge will have a look and feel that will reflect the area and city region.

“The increased capacity and improved facilities will have a real premium feel, giving those passengers looking for somewhere special to , a great start to their journey from Liverpool.

“We are also creating a space that will be able to accommodate the growing numbers of passengers using Liverpool both now and into the future too.”

Other improvements are also being made to the departure lounge at .

A new American-themed all-day diner called Monty's is slated to open at the airport later this year.

The new diner will have enough space for 190 diners and will serve a range of dishes like bagels, loaded waffles, burgers and hot .

Largely aimed at families, the new restaurant will also serve desserts and milkshakes.

The new American diner is part of the £9million investment being pumped into the airport by SSP, its food and beverage partner.

A third coffee shop will also be built under the plans, with and Upper Crust being upgraded.

The Kissing Gate Pub and Kitchen will also be extended and upgraded.

Elsewhere in the UK, several other airports are also undergoing huge revamps to help improve passenger experiences.

One of those places is is set to take place.

The main improvement will be increasing the terminal size, which will increase by 70 per cent.

It follows a record number of people travelling through the airport, welcoming 10million passengers in 12 months for the first time.

confirmed a £1.1billion renovation, with a £600million new terminal.

And is currently undergoing a £1.3billion renovation.