LUXE Serendipity magazine

Young visitors to East Midlands Airport can now enjoy fun and activities in a new Little Flyers Play Zone before their flight.

The colourful and bright space in the departure lounge includes a large role play plane on runway flooring, along with seven airport-themed games on the colourfully decorated walls.

The room also features the fun cartoon characters from the airport’s Little Flyers Club, Casey, Finn, Jet, Porter and Carrie. They can also be found in new Little Flyers activity packs that parents can pick up from three new stands located after passing through security and elsewhere in the departure lounge. The handy carry case shaped packs include a pop-out plane, puzzles and quizzes to help keep Little Flyers occupied throughout their journey.

The new Play Zone has been developed in what was previously the airport’s quiet room. A brand new quiet room opened recently in a calmer part of the terminal, alongside a sensory pod for customers with neurodivergent conditions.

All the changes are part of an ongoing £120m investment programme at East Midlands Airport which has already transformed the security hall into a bright welcoming space, upgraded toilet facilities throughout the terminal and in time for Easter, will see a brand new restaurant and one-stop shop open up for all travellers’ needs.

Customer Services and Planning Director at East Midlands Airport Mike Grimes said: “We’re so thrilled to open up the new Little Flyers Play Zone for our young customers. The space looks fantastic with brightly coloured walls and flooring, and a range of engaging games and activity packs to keep the little ones occupied and happy while waiting for their flight.

“It is conveniently located near some of the main boarding gates, toilets and water fountain, where parents can keep an eye on their kids as well as the departure boards. It’s a great new addition to the terminal after opening the new quiet room and sensory pod last week, with more great changes to come in time for the busy Easter getaway.”