Mixer brand, Fever-Tree, has opened a new airport bar in Manchester Airport’s newly transformed Terminal 2. Officially opened on 15th January by Fever-Tree co-founder Tim Warrillow and Chris Woodroofe, Manchester Airport MD, the new bar builds on Fever-Tree’s experience in creating premium spaces … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport records 32 million passengers in 2025
A record-breaking 2.4 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in December 2025, taking the hub to a total of 32 million passengers for 2025 for the first time. In total 32,088,626 passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in 2025 – up 4% on 2024 and cementing Manchester … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport gears up for biggest its Christmas yet
Manchester Airport has extra staff and festive surprises in place as it anticipates serving more than 1.5 million passengers over the Christmas break. The two most popular days to travel over the Christmas period will be Friday, 19 December – the final Friday before Christmas – and Sunday, 28 … [Read more...]
Only direct flights to Delhi from the North of England launches
Manchester Airport’s new route to India’s capital city Delhi launched on Saturday 15th November, meaning the North now has nine weekly connections to the country. The new route is operated by IndiGo, India's largest airline, and will run five times per week, on top of the airline's … [Read more...]
Woodford pub named finalist in Cheshire tourism awards
Robinsons Brewery have revealed that the Davenport Arms in Woodford, known locally as the Thief’s Neck, has been named a finalist for Pub of the Year at the upcoming Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026. The Davenport Arms’ recognition as a finalist – among just three other Cheshire pubs … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group ends summer season with record-breaking September
6.2 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three UK airports in September, ending the summer season on another record-breaking month for the group. September also saw MAG – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports – record a rolling … [Read more...]
Pakistan International Airlines launches new route from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport and Pakistan International Airlines have announced a new twice-weekly service to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The new connection will make Manchester the North’s only airport with a direct connection to Pakistan, and serve the 362,000 people in the region that travel to … [Read more...]
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...]
Manchester Airport records busiest ever summer
Nearly 7 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport during the school summer holidays, making it the busiest ever summer for the hub. August 2025 was also the airport’s busiest ever single month: 3.5 million passengers travelled through the Northern hub. New data also shows that … [Read more...]
Summer holidays set new records for Manchester Airport
July 2025 saw Manchester Airport record its busiest ever day for departures, and second busiest ever month as increasing numbers of passengers start summer getaways from the UK’s global gateway in the North. Just under 3.3 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport last month, … [Read more...]
New section of Terminal 2 departure lounge opens in latest milestone of Manchester Airport’s transformation
A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public with six new shops and eateries joining the options for passengers this summer. Renowned brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport. New options for those … [Read more...]