kly.co.uk/cms/media/eas-id-cms/32426" alt="" width="299" height="199" align="right" class="newsArticleImage"> A new £1.6 million lounge is to open in Terminal Three at Manchester airport.

Named 1903 after the year of the Wright Brothers first flight, the lounge is due to open in April.

With a capacity for will hold up to 71 people, access will cost £30 when booked in advance.

Passengers using the lounge will also be able to make use of fast track security and unlimited free Wi-Fi.

The brand is also expected to be introduced at other airports in the Manchester Airports Group.

Manchester airport chief executive, Ken O’Toole, said: “We’re looking forward to the launch of 1903 in Terminal Three. It’s in a prime location and will offer passengers a real slice of luxury before their flight.

“We continually listen to the needs of our passengers and 1903 offers something different from our existing airpo