SSP opens first airside Starbucks at Edinburgh Airport
Starbucks at Edinburgh Airport
SSP Group and Starbucks have expanded their travel retail partnership by opening their first airside store at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
The Starbucks is located in the departures area and is one of the largest retail offerings at the airport, with 75 seats and takeaway service.
“Opening this new Starbucks store at Edinburgh Airport provides passengers with an elevated pre-departure experience from a leading brand. We have enjoyed great success with Starbucks at a number of UK travel hubs and I’m confident that we’ll do the same here in Edinburgh,” Cathy Granby, SSP UK & Ireland’s Business Development Director.
A number of SSP-operated Starbucks that have also recently undergone transformations including locations at Leeds Bradford (LBA) and Birmingham (BHX) airports.
“There’s been a latte excitement around this new Starbucks, and we’re excited to see it open and start to serve customers and staff,” said Gail Taylor, Edinburgh Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer (Non-Aero). “We know having a well-known name and brand such as Starbucks continuing to serve people in the departures area at Edinburgh Airport will go down a treat with those travelling through. It’s been something our passengers have wanted to see, and it provides more options for them as they head through.”
The store is open daily from 04:00 to 22:00 and will increase to 24/7 service during the summer travel season from July to October.
“We are excited to open our new store in Edinburgh Airport and look forward to welcoming staff and passengers from all around the world. To celebrate the opening, we will be hosting an event for airport staff,” said Matt Ebner, Senior Business Manager at Starbucks UK.
