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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brand new Italian restaurant to open in one of Glasgow's busiest locations
It comes as part of a major £3.7million shake-up SKY'S THE LIMIT Brand new Italian restaurant to open in one of Glasgow's busiest locations Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRAND new Italian restaurant has opened its doors in one of Glasgow's busiest locations. The stylish Italian cafe opened its doors earlier today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The brand new Primo Volo opened its doors earlier today 2 Passengers at Glasgow Airport can now get a taste of Italy before they fly Credit: John Kirkby Holidaymakers will now be able to savour the taste of Italy before they fly as Primo Volo launches in Glasgow Airport. Located in the airport's main departure lounge, the new eatery offers passengers a "vibrant and authentic Italian dining experience". Its menu features freshly made pasta dishes, ciabatta sandwiches, as well as classic Italian cocktails, such as spritzes and Negronis. The launch of Primo Volo comes as part of a major shake-up which will see £3.7million worth of improvements made to Glasgow Airport. There will be upgrades to both airside and landside retail spaces, as well as improvements to the departure lounge. A new American Diner will replace the existing Frankie and Benny's unit. Sanford's is set to open up in August, featuring a menu filled with pizzas, hot dogs, burgers, milkshakes and waffles. Travellers can also look forward to the opening of a new Accessorize store and currency provider Travellex. The Bird and Signet bar and kitchen will be upgraded, and the Stack and Still restaurant will also be relocated. Craig Norton, Head of Retail Development, said: 'We're thrilled to see the opening of Primo Volo at Glasgow Airport as part of our continued investment in delivering a first-class passenger experience. Glasgow Airport evacuated after fire alarm 'This exciting new addition brings a fresh and modern Italian concept to our departure lounge, giving travellers even more choice when it comes to dining before they fly.' We previously told how punters were left gutted after airport bosses revealed their Frankie and Benny's branch was set to close for good.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New 'stylish' Italian café opens at Scottish airport
Located in the airport's main departure lounge, Primo Volo will offer travellers 'a vibrant and authentic' Italian dining experience, featuring freshly made pasta dishes, ciabatta sandwiches, and classic Italian cocktails such as spritzes and negronis. The launch of Primo Volo is part of a broader programme of improvements totalling £3.7million at Glasgow Airport, which includes: a new Sanford's American Diner replacing the current Frankie & Benny's; enhancements to the Bird and Signet bar and kitchen; the relocation of the Stack & Still pancake unit; and upgrades to both airside and landside retail spaces, as well as improvements to the departure lounge. READ MORE: Run by TRGC, one of the UK's largest travel hub hospitality operators, Sanford's American Diner will offer milkshakes, pizza, chicken, waffles, burgers and more when the restaurant opens in August. Craig Norton, Head of Retail Development at AGS Airports, said: 'We're thrilled to see the opening of Primo Volo at Glasgow Airport as part of our continued investment in delivering a first-class passenger experience. 'This exciting new addition brings a fresh and modern Italian concept to our departure lounge, giving travellers even more choice when it comes to dining before they fly.'
Travel Daily News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Glasgow Airport to serve up new restaurants and retailers
Glasgow Airport invests £3.7 million to enhance passenger experience with new dining, retail upgrades, and terminal improvements set for summer 2025. Glasgow Airport is to receive £3.7 million investment serving up new catering and retail units to help enhance the overall passenger experience. The investment by several retailers at the airport includes the introduction of two new restaurants, upgrades to existing retail units both airside and landside and enhancements to the departure lounge. These improvements will ensure that passengers have access to a wider choice of catering and retail stores. Work is already underway and will be carried out over the coming months. Projects include: A new Sanford's American Diner to replace the current Frankie & Benny's restaurant. The launch of a new Italian café bar brand Primo Volo in the main departure lounge. Enhancements to the current Bird and Signet bar and kitchen. The relocation of the Stack & Still pancake unit. The opening of a new Accessorize store and Travelex unit. Run by TRGC, one of the UK's largest travel hub hospitality operators, the family friendly Sanford's American Diner is an exciting new addition to the airport and will offer milkshakes, pizza, chicken, waffles, burgers and more when the store opens in August. Another new addition will be Primo Volo, a new pasta and spritz bar offering ciabatta sandwiches, pasta dishes complimented with Italian cocktails for passengers. The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in July. Tom Hack, Group Retail Director at AGS Airports, said: 'Our continued investment in Glasgow Airport's retail and passenger experience reflects our commitment to providing an excellent journey for all travellers. We are excited to see these improvements take shape over the coming months, starting with the refurbishment of Boots. The upgrades, which include enhancements to both airside and landside retail units as well as the departure lounge, will ensure passengers have access to modern, high-quality facilities while passing through the airport.' The investment is part of a larger development programme that includes a comprehensive transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building delivering best in class operational and retail facilities for passengers. The programme will also direct investment into airfield infrastructure and energy efficiency initiatives. Not only will this significantly enhance the passenger experience, it will also ensure Glasgow Airport is equipped to meet the growing and future demand from both customers and airline partners.
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
More details of £3.7m Glasgow Airport revamp with two new restaurants
Work is already underway to transform the space in the coming months with projects such as a new Sanford's American diner replacing the current Frankie & Benny's, the launch of a Primo Volo in the main departure lounge and the relocation of the Stack & Still pancake unit. The current Bird and Signet bar and kitchen will also be enhanced and a new Accessorize store and Travelex unit will open. The family-friendly Sanford's American diner will offer milkshakes, pizza, chicken, waffles, burgers and more when the store opens in August. While Primo Volo, will be a new pasta and spritz bar offering ciabatta sandwiches, pasta dishes complemented with Italian cocktails for passengers. The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in July. Sanford's (Image: Supplied) Primo Volo (Image: Supplied) READ NEXT: Tom Hack, group retail director at AGS Airports, said: 'Our continued investment in Glasgow Airport's retail and passenger experience reflects our commitment to providing an excellent journey for all travellers. "We are excited to see these improvements take shape over the coming months, starting with the refurbishment of Boots. "The upgrades, which include enhancements to both airside and landside retail units as well as the departure lounge, will ensure passengers have access to modern, high-quality facilities while passing through the airport.' The investment is part of a larger development programme that includes a comprehensive transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building, delivering best-in-class operational and retail facilities for passengers.
The Herald Scotland
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Two new restaurants to open in Glasgow Airport as part of investment
Work is already underway and will be carried out over the coming months with projects include the Sandford American Diner. Italian café bar brand Primo Volo is also launching in the main departure lounge. A new Accessorize store and Travelex unit will also launch while Stack & Still is to be relocated, and the Bird and Signet bar and kitchen will be enhanced. Sandford's American Diner will offer milkshakes, pizza, chicken, waffles and burgers when it opens in August, while Primo Volo's offering will include pasta dishes, Italian cocktails and ciabatta sandwiches and is due to open in July. Read More Tom Hack, Group Retail Director at AGS Airports, said: 'Our continued investment in Glasgow Airport's retail and passenger experience reflects our commitment to providing an excellent journey for all travellers. 'We are excited to see these improvements take shape over the coming months, starting with the refurbishment of Boots. 'The upgrades, which include enhancements to both airside and landside retail units as well as the departure lounge, will ensure passengers have access to modern, high-quality facilities while passing through the airport.'
