The move comes as the airport and its retail partners prepare for an expected increase in passengers this summer following two years of disruption caused by the pandemic.

Among the upgrades will be a range of new food and beverage outlets such as Comptoir Libanais, Terracotta Italian Kitchen, The Perch, Sunnyside Cafe, Caffe Nero and Bottega prosecco bar. World Duty Free will also double in size.
 
A new Superdry and two WHSmith stores have already opened as part of the makeover. Details of additional new outlets will be revealed over the coming months.
 
A major recruitment drive, for roles in retail, customer service, hospitality and security, is also underway.

Ben Green, retail director at Manchester Airport Group (MAG), said the new venues will offer something "unique" and will "complement" the existing food and beverage outlets  currently available at the airport.
 
"We want everyone using London Stansted to have the best possible experience as we welcome back more and more passengers after the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic," he added.