Private jet operator expands facilities at LJLA in response to growing demand

Private jet operator, XLR, has extended its facilities at Liverpool John Lennon Airport to cope with increased demand.

The XLR Liverpool Executive Jet Centre will increase in size by 30%, providing an extended lounge, more seating, enhanced crew facilities and a bar for passenger use.

The private security wing will also be extended to speed up transit, particularly on larger charter flights and there will be bigger facilities before and after security to reduce waiting times.

XLR’s services at Liverpool have proved particularly popular with sports-related charter flights, such as football and rugby.

XLR director, Chris Beer, said: “After listening to our passengers, crews, and operators we can further invest in XLR Liverpool and make the passenger experience even more pleasurable with more space, new facilities and a larger seating area.

“XLR Liverpool has just celebrated its fifth birthday.

“We opened in March 2018, to provide more choice for private and charter passengers. A year later we introduced a dedicated private security wing, the first of its kind at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, and our latest investment is further evidence of XLR Liverpool’s growing popularity.”

XLR Liverpool’s expansion is expected to be completed in June, and it will remain open throughout the works.

The company, part of regional airports operator Regional & City Airports, a subsidiary of Rigby Group, operates four luxury private jet centres in the UK, at Liverpool, Birmingham, Bournemouth and Exeter.

Its Liverpool operation also offers a VIP concierge service.