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The Executive by Escape Lounges

MAN·Manchester Airport (MAN)·Terminal 2·Escape Lounges

Last checked: 1 August 2026

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HoursDaily 03:00-20:45
Websiteescapelounges.com ↗
  • Ticket
    Flying Business Class or above on Cathay Pacific
    Cathay Pacific Business or First Class
  • Ticket
    Flying Business Class or above on Qatar Airways
    Qatar Airways Business or First Class
  • Status
    oneworld Sapphire or above status
    oneworld Sapphire or Emerald when flying Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways
  • Paid entry
    Paid entry
    Buffet from GBP 57.99 pre-booked (walk-in GBP 80). Seated dining from 2 November 2026: from GBP 89.99 pre-booked (walk-in GBP 100)

Entry from 2.5 hours before departure, or 3 hours for passengers invited by their airline. Groups of more than 6 are not admitted

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Flying Club Gold members, plus one guest on the same flight, are admitted from 3 hours before departure

Eligible Cathay Pacific passengers are admitted under an airline agreement

Singapore Airlines Business Class customers and PPS Club members are admitted

Qatar Airways and Etihad premium cabin passengers are admitted under airline agreements

Priority Pass and DragonPass are not accepted

About

Premium lounge on the upper departure level of Terminal 2, just before the Escape Lounge (turn right at the top of the escalators). A hot buffet with daily specials, deli corner, salad bar and bakery and dessert section is served, with a bar of wine, beer and spirits, barista coffee, fast private Wi-Fi and charging points. Seated dining is due from 2 November 2026. It replaced the 1903 Lounge, which has closed permanently.

Listing last updated Oct 2026.

Common questions

Who can get into The Executive by Escape Lounges?
The Executive by Escape Lounges admits passengers flying Business Class or above on Cathay Pacific and Business Class or above on Qatar Airways; oneworld Sapphire or above status holders. Paid entry is also available. Rules from escapelounges.com, checked Aug 2026.
Can I use Priority Pass at The Executive by Escape Lounges?
Priority Pass is not among the entry methods we have on record for The Executive by Escape Lounges (rules from escapelounges.com, checked Aug 2026). Check the Priority Pass app before relying on it, as network membership changes.
Can I pay to get into The Executive by Escape Lounges?
Yes. Paid entry at The Executive by Escape Lounges. Buffet from GBP 57.99 pre-booked (walk-in GBP 80). Seated dining from 2 November 2026: from GBP 89.99 pre-booked (walk-in GBP 100)
What are the opening hours of The Executive by Escape Lounges?
The Executive by Escape Lounges is open Daily 03:00-20:45.
Where is The Executive by Escape Lounges?
The Executive by Escape Lounges is at Manchester Airport (MAN), Terminal 2.

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