BBC News
19 August 2024

New dedicated faith areas at [Bristol] airport are set to be built, eight months after it opened a controversial multi-faith space.

Critics said Bristol Airport's facility, a mile away from the terminal, looked similar to a bus stop and queried its position in a car park.

An airport spokesperson confirmed they had consulted with chaplains for the design of future permanent facilities.

Afzal Shah, a member of the Muslim community, said he would not use the current area and hoped the airport will "implement feedback from users".

The multi-faith area sparked an online backlash after the airport announced its opening on social media in November.

Read on: Bristol Airport: New faith areas set to be built after backlash - BBC News

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