The Executive by Escape Lounges is in Terminal 2, upper departure level, just before the Escape Lounge entrance (former 1903 Lounge space) at Manchester (MAN). Ways in: Pay at the door, Ticket, Status. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay at the door | Buffet: pre-book from GBP 57.99, walk-in GBP 80. Seated Dining (from 2 Nov 2026): pre-book from GBP 89.99, walk-in GBP 100. Child pricing 3-15, under 3 free |
| Ticket | Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Etihad premium passengers reported to use it (secondary) |
| Status | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold (secondary) |
Open daily 03:00-20:45. Opened around late June/July 2026 (sources differ), replacing the 1903 Lounge, which closed in June 2026. Official page: Priority Pass and DragonPass NOT accepted; open to all T2 departing passengers by payment. Airline contracts are from secondary sources and conflict in places.
Other lounges at MAN
- Escape Lounge (Terminal 2)Terminal 2, upper departure level (Level 4): turn right at the top of the escalators · Pay at the door, Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (UK), Ticket
- Aspire Lounge (Terminal 2, C Gates)Terminal 2, through duty free, down a level toward the C gates · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (UK), Ticket
- Aspire Lounge (Terminal 2, D Gates)Terminal 2, toward the D gates (far right of T2, near the Great Northern Food Market), about 10 min walk from security · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (UK)
- Emirates LoungeTerminal 2, C gates (expanded pier), direct boarding to gates C4/C6 and C8/C10 · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
- Escape Lounge (Terminal 3)Terminal 3, after security turn left out of duty free to the stairs/lift (new larger room opposite the old one) · Pay at the door, Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (UK)
- Aspire Lounge (Terminal 3)Terminal 3, past passport control/duty free, turn left and up the stairs · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (UK)
Questions
How do I get into The Executive by Escape Lounges?
Pay at the door: Buffet: pre-book from GBP 57.99, walk-in GBP 80. Seated Dining (from 2 Nov 2026): pre-book from GBP 89.99, walk-in GBP 100. Child pricing 3-15, under 3 free Ticket: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Etihad premium passengers reported to use it (secondary) Status: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold (secondary)
Where is The Executive by Escape Lounges?
Terminal 2, upper departure level, just before the Escape Lounge entrance (former 1903 Lounge space) at Manchester (MAN).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: escapelounges.com, layoverindex.com, pointszilla.com, airtravelgenius.com
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