UK. Global travel restaurateur SSP has unveiled the first Starbucks airside outlet at Edinburgh Airport. Located in the departures area, the 75-seat venue is one of the largest at the airport and offers a grab-and-go takeaway service.
The new Starbucks location features low-level seating and serving areas, providing a clear view of flight information boards and boarding gates.
SSP UK & Ireland Business Development Director Cathy Granby said: “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.”
The Edinburgh Airport location is the latest addition to the recently revamped Starbucks stores operated by SSP, including at Leeds Bradford and Birmingham airports.
Edinburgh Airport Chief Commercial Officer (Non-Aero) Gail Taylor said: “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.
“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 between 4am and 10pm, increasing to 24/7 during the busiest summer travel season from July to October.
The venue offers the Starbucks Summer menu, which includes the brand-new Crème Brulée x Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso, Crème Brulée x Cold Brew, Crème Brulée x Brown Sugar Frappuccino blended beverage, Dragon Coconut Starbucks Refresha Drink and returning Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha Drink.
Starbucks UK also serves a broad range of dairy alternative options.
Starbucks UK Senior Business Manager Matt Ebner added: “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.”