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Bristol Airport’s new ‘multi-faith area’ compared to smoking shelter
A new multi-faith area at Bristol Airport has become a figure of fun online.
The small structure in the airport’s free waiting zone has been compared to a smoking shelter and a bus stop by online commentators.
Bristol Airport say that the new area “provides customers with a private space to reflect and pray whilst waiting to collect friends, family or loved ones”.
Writing on their social media accounts, Bristol Airport said: “This week, we have opened a new multi-faith area in the free waiting zone.
“Located just off the Silver Zone roundabout, the new area provides customers with a private space to reflect and pray whilst waiting to collect friends, family or loved ones.
“We also have a Multi-Faith Quiet Area in the Departure Lounge situated between the Central Walkway and Gates 32-34 on the first floor.”
The new multi-faith area has been ridiculed by online commentators – photo: Bristol Airport
On Facebook, Phil Howells wrote: “Well done to Bristol Airport marketing team. You posts usually get a few likes and comments, but this one has hundreds and is likely to go viral and all for the cost of sticking a sign on a bus shelter. Perhaps next week, change the sign to big ‘T2’ and you can then announce that the airport has then got a second terminal.”
Nick Warren said: “Nothing says you care more than a wet floor and replacing the smoking sign with a multi faith one.”
Emma Avery added: “Bristol Airport, love the idea, but it needs to be a dry, secure, welcoming area – not a bus shelter!”
A Bristol Airport spokesperson told Bristol24/7 that they have “consulted widely and listened to feedback and designed a new specification for future spaces”.
The spokesperson said: “We’ve experienced an increase in customers requiring a multi faith area in this location.
“This newly created space was provided after consultation with users of the car park to provide immediate shelter and dignity prior to winter – it has been welcomed by the users.
“We also have a multi-faith quiet area in the Departure Lounge of the terminal (situated between the Central Walkway and Gates 32-34 on the first floor) and we are introducing other dedicated areas across the site.”
Main photo: Bristol Airport
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