The departures lounges in all major London airports are very nice, with a mixture of shops and cafes to get you relaxed before your trip away, or there to help you buy any last-minute essentials, plus a few relaxation areas. Luton airport departures lounge is no different to this. The lounge at Luton is always kept tidy, with a dedicated cleaning team working throughout the day and the design of the room is very calming, with pastel colours and soft lighting to help you distress from the mad rush to the airport and check-in desks.

If you want to have a bit of fun and play a few games with friends or family, there is an amusement arcade to burn any loose change you may have, with gambling for adults or fun, simple games for young children. There is also a large WiFi network spanning the area to be tapped into if you are busy working on your laptop, but if you’ve forgotten it, or simply can’t be bothered unpacking it, you can hop onto a computer and get some work done, or surf the internet. Pay phones are available at various locations throughout the lounge.

Finally, for those who would like to get away from the busyness of the main airport departures lounge, an alternative