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aether Inclusive cabin baggage package

About aether

Welcome to aether.
Your effortless airport experience.

aether is a new way to travel, offering a calm, private space away from the main terminal, with elevated dining, attentive service and the quiet confidence that every detail is seamlessly taken care of.

The Private Terminal, exclusively at Manchester Airport, is open to all passengers regardless of airline or ticket class. It offers a complete departure or arrival experience in a space that has been thoughtfully designed to put you at ease ahead of your flight.

From the moment you arrive, your aether Host is there to welcome you and anticipate your every need. Seamless check-in, private security screening and dedicated border control take place within the terminal, where your bags are also handled for you. For arriving passengers, you are met at your gate and guided through the same discreet process.

Inside the Private Terminal, you are met with unparalleled panoramic runway views, enjoyed from the tranquillity of the luxurious lounge area. Savour The Dining Experience, a curated culinary journey that has been crafted by acclaimed Manchester chef, Adam Reid. This is served alongside a selection of complementary premium alcoholic and soft drinks.

When it is time to board, you will be guided to a chauffeur-driven BMW, offering you rare airside views as you are taken directly to your gate.

aether is more than a pre-flight service. It’s an experience.

It’s what travel should be in the future.
It’s what aether is today.

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The aether experience

From a personal welcome by your aether Host, to a chauffeur-driven transfer to your gate, aether has reimaged the airport experience to make every step of your journey effortless.

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Participating airlines

If you're travelling with cabin baggage, you can depart or arrive with any airline. You can depart with checked baggage if you use twilight bag drop or if you're flying with a participating airline.

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The Dining Experience by Adam Reid

If you reserve aether with an Inclusive package, you can enjoy the Dining Experience by Adam Reid. The culinary journey follows a set menu showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients.

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Getting to aether

You can get to the Private Terminal by chauffeur, taxi or your own car. Alternatively, you can travel to Manchester Airport’s public transport hub and take a taxi to aether. Find directions and how to book parking here.

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aether Express package

Express

From £99 per person

  • Cabin bags only
  • Minimum and maximum arrival time applies *

The perfect fit for

aether Inclusive cabin baggage package

Inclusive - Cabin Bags

From £179 per person

  • Cabin bags only
  • Dining experience by Adam Reid
  • Minimum and maximum arrival time applies *

The perfect fit for

aether Inclusive checked baggage package

Inclusive - Checked Bags

From £199 per person

  • Suitable for passengers travelling with checked bags on our partner airlines
  • Dining experience by Adam Reid
  • Minimum and maximum arrival time applies *

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