New operators, upgraded facilities and spacious seating areas all feature in the £1.7m 500+sqm extension to the existing departure lounge.

Complimenting the increased footprint of the departure lounge is additional seating, brand new toilet facilities and upgraded flooring and ceiling. The extension also provides increased natural light to the lounge to provide a lighter and brighter space for passengers to relax comfortably before their flight.

The increased size of the departure lounge has also allowed the Airport’s retail and food & beverage concessionaires to expand and upgrade their facilities.

SSP Air UK Ltd, the specialist airport food and beverage operator provides a one-stop shop for all passengers at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. A free flow restaurant in the departure lounge offers freshly prepared salads and sandwiches as well as an array of hot meals with a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Passengers can take advantage of free orange juice with any Big Breakfast and free soft drink with any hot meal.

The themed Elvis Bar offers a full menu with table service which includes sandwiches, salads and traditional hot meals such as fish and chips. Draught and bottled beers, spirits and wines from around the world, as well as non-alcoholic drinks are all available.

Excellent value breakfasts are on offer from £5.99 as well as 2 for 1 main meal deals.

To add to passengers’ choice, a brand new Ritazza pod has opened in the extended departure lounge selling freshly ground speciality coffees, a delicious selection of continental cakes & pastries and freshly prepared sandwiches & salads.

As the world’s top airport retailer, Nuance continues to provide Glasgow Prestwick Airport passengers with a wide variety of products to add to their travel shopping experience in their Tax & Duty Free store.

Passengers travelling within the EU can utilise the Shop & Collect service so that they can take advantage of the in-store promotions. Purchases can be left with the retailer and collected on return at the Airport Service desk.

Designer fragrances are on offer from as little as £15, summer fragrances are on sale at 2 for £35. A selection of alcohol is available at 2 for £22. There are also many gifts with purchase available on a wide selection of products.

The well established UK news and books operator WHSmith has relocated into larger premises within the departure lounge. Passengers will be able to enjoy the pleasant ambiance whilst browsing the extended book range and enjoying the special Airport exclusives on offer.

Promotions will operate throughout the summer in all departments which have been extended in the new store. A selection of sandwiches, wraps and salad bowls have also been introduced for passengers’ convenience.

The Change Group is the Airport’s foreign exchange operator and provides foreign currency to passengers at competitive rates. They offer a fast, efficient and friendly service to passengers travelling to tourist locations by helping to make their visit abroad a great success.

Game Grid are specialists in airport gaming and offer passengers a wide choice of video and entertainment machines in a family themed environment to suit all age groups.

Game Grid has moved into extended premises in the departure lounge near the food and coffee outlets so that passengers can relax in the knowledge that their children are safe and in full view whilst they enjoy the new facilities.

All for You offers a range of handbags, jewellery and accessories for those last minute gifts which will appeal to a wide range of passengers.

Finnies Sports offers a range of first class sportswear and equipment at competitive prices. Staff provide help and assistance to passengers whatever their needs.