The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India’s capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
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Boost for North as Manchester Airport to Mumbai route expands
Manchester Airport’s only direct connection to Mumbai has proved so popular that it will increase in frequency from Monday, 22nd Sepetember. Thousands of people have used the three-times-per-week route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai since it launched in July – becoming IndiGo’s first … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates 12 months of direct flights to Las Vegas
Manchester Airport lit up its Terminal 2 in American red white and blue as it marked the first anniversary of Virgin Atlantic’s direct flights to Las Vegas. The city was the first in the American West to get a direct flight from Manchester Airport last year, with more than 36,000 passengers … [Read more...]
Strong Q1 for exporters, finds new UK Trade Barometer report
More than 60% of British exporters saw an increase in overseas sales in the first three months of the year, the latest UK Trade Barometer report has shown. The findings released by UK’s largest group of airports – MAG – and the Growing Together Alliance of regional business bodies, also showed … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to share views on US tariffs
The UK Government has invited businesses to share their views on how the country should respond to new 10% tariffs imposed on imports into the US, announced by President Donald Trump. Companies are being asked to share the average value of their trade with the US, the impact of any potential … [Read more...]
Over half of UK businesses prioritising international trade to drive growth, finds Santander research
Over half (52%) of UK businesses are prioritising international trade in their plans for growth according to research by high street bank, Santander. The bank’s Santander Trade Barometer has recorded a 5% rise in businesses looking to reach new overseas customers as a growth driver compared to in … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic potential of Manchester Airport
A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
Direct flights to launch between Manchester Airport and Shanghai
Economic and cultural links between the North-west and China are to benefit from the launch of direct flights between Manchester Airport and Shanghai. Juneyao Air’s new service, first announced in 2019 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will launch on 1st July, running three-times … [Read more...]
New legislation to introduce digital labelling for imports
Following a consultation on its Product Safety Review, the government has announced new legislation to introduce digital labelling on imports. Digital labelling will allow British businesses to put regulatory and manufacturing information online, rather than printed onto products, when importing … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to host UK’s first launchpad for Indian tech SMEs
Manchester Airport will host the UK’s first launchpad for Indian tech SMEs, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being signed between Greater Manchester's inward investment agency, MIDAS, Manchester Airports Group and Indian trade body, Nasscom. Nasscom, a trade body representing over … [Read more...]
Direct Manchester to Beijing flights return to pre-pandemic frequency
Travel links between the China and the North-west have been restored to pre-pandemic levels with Hainan Airlines resuming four-times weekly flights between Manchester Airport and Beijing. The Chinese airline began flying direct from Manchester to Beijing in 2016, delivering a significant economic … [Read more...]