Passengers can now enjoy a new place for coffee as Starbucks officially opened a new café at Southampton Airport today, (Friday, 1st August).
Located airside, the opening marks the latest step in the airport’s ongoing transformation of its food and beverage offering.
The globally renowned coffeehouse is the newest addition to the airport’s refreshed F&B line-up, following SSP’s appointment as food and beverage operator at the airport earlier this year.
The opening of Starbucks reflects SSP’s commitment to delivering high-quality, convenient, and familiar dining experiences for passengers.
Stuart Buchanan, Chief Property and Business Development Officer for SSP UK & Ireland, said: “Earlier this year, we committed to improving passenger experiences at Southampton Airport with better value, quality and variety of food and drink options.
“This Starbucks opening demonstrates we’re already delivering on that promise and our mission to be the best part of the journey. There’s more to come, with investment planned for the two existing landside and airside bars and we’re looking forward to these landing in the future.”
A Starbucks spokesperson said: “We’re looking forward to opening on Thursday 31st July with a ribbon cutting ceremony and bringing the Starbucks experience to more people on their travels.”.
Craig Norton, Head of Retail Development at Southampton Airport, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Starbucks to Southampton Airport. This opening represents another step forward in our mission to provide passengers with a first-class travel experience. Starbucks is a brand that resonates with travellers around the world, and we’re proud to now offer it as part of our enhanced F&B line-up.”
Located airside, the new Starbucks offers a range of handcrafted beverages and delicious snacks and sandwiches—catering to early morning flyers and late-night travellers alike.
The launch is part of a wider investment by SSP to modernise and expand the airport’s F&B facilities, including the transformation of two existing bar units into contemporary bar-kitchen concepts.