LJLA unveils latest phase of passenger facilities improvements with new diner
New passenger facilities have been unveiled today (January 23) at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA).
Monty’s Diner, a new casual dining concept by food travel experts SSP Group, has opened, offering 190 seats for diners.
Monty’s is a focal point of the airport’s multimillion-pound Departure Lounge redevelopment and LJLA is working closely with SSP, which operates eight outlets on site at the airport, to also upgrade several other units as part of its enhanced passenger offering.
These include the Kissing Gate Pub and Kitchen and Starbucks, which will join Sable & Co Bar and Kitchen, which is SSP’s premium dining concept, and a new-look Upper Crust, which have both opened within the past year.
John Irving, second from right
John Irving, CEO of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, said: “We’re really excited to see the opening of the new Monty’s Diner, which is the latest in a series of food and beverage developments aimed at giving the growing numbers of passengers now choosing to fly from Liverpool the best possible experience before jetting off from here.
“We continue to look at ways to provide our passengers with a greater choice of high quality places to eat and drink while they wait for their flight, which complements the faster, easier, friendlier service that we have become known for.”
Earlier this month the airport revealed that it had it handled 5.1 million passengers in 2024, taking LJLA beyond five million passengers for the first time since the pandemic and the highest passenger numbers handled since 2011.
Mr Irving added: “We started these latest multimillion-pound improvements with our retail partner SSP last year with the opening of the Sable & Co Bar and Kitchen with its views across the airfield, which has since become one of our most popular Departure Lounge facilities.
“Monty’s will add to the retail offer bringing a new twist for passengers, with an American-inspired dining experience and their all day signature menu serving up breakfast favourites, in particular, and which we expect to be a great family favourite for many years to come.”
Kari Daniels, CEO of SSP UK & Ireland, said: “We’re proud to be at the centre of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Departure Lounge redevelopment, debuting our brand new diner concept and providing more choice of dining options than ever before.
“As a regional hub for leisure travel, Monty’s arrives at the perfect time to welcome families and friends to kick-start their journey in style in a relaxed and informal space.”
