The CEO of Manchester Airports Group, Ken O’Toole, is among the tourism sector leaders who will sit on a new government taskforce aimed at spurring on growth in the £74 billion visitor economy. The Visitor Economy Advisory Council met for the first time on 20th January to boost collaboration … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport ends 2024 with record-breaking December
Manchester Airport recorded its busiest December on record with 2.2 million passengers flying into or out of the North’s global gateway in the final month of 2024. The month smashed the previous record set in December 2023 by 10% with the busiest day coming on Sunday, December 29, when just under … [Read more...]
1.1 million passengers set to travel through Manchester Airport during festive fortnight
Manchester Airport is gearing up for 1.1 million passengers to travel through its terminals over the festive season from Friday 20th December 2024 to Friday 3rd January 2025. The most popular destinations over the festive period are set to be Amsterdam, Dublin and Dubai, with Friday 20th December … [Read more...]
Record passenger numbers drive positive half-year results for Manchester Airports Group
Record breaking passenger numbers across its three airports have delivered a positive first-half performance Manchester Airports Group (MAG). MAG, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, alongside travel services business CAVU, reported in its interim … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches Christmas community initiatives as millions travel for festive breaks
With flights to Lapland for the festive season underway, Manchester Airport is launching a range of initiatives to spread Christmas cheer to neighbouring communities. Millions of passengers are expected to travel through the airport in the run up to Christmas to travel for Christmas markets, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O’Toole hailed the impact of the group’s sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
Holiday travel and new destinations behind record-breaking October for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has continued its record-breaking streak with 2.8 million passengers travelling through the airport in October. The busy month has been driven largely by holiday travel, particularly during the school half-term break. 11,000 passengers also took advantage of two new routes to … [Read more...]
First flights launch from Manchester Airport to Tromsø
Travellers from Manchester Airport will soon be able to travel to the world’s most northerly city, Tromsø in Norway, as two airlines begin services. Norwegian will begin flights on Wednesday 30th October, operating twice per week, with easyJet to also operate a twice-weekly service starting on … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport surpasses 30 million passenger milestone in record 12 months
Manchester Airport has surpassed a major milestone by recording more than 30 million passengers travelling through its terminals in the last 12 months. Reaching the milestone puts the airport on par with major international hubs as part of the so-called 30 Million Club, alongside La Guardia, in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to launch first direct flights to Moldova
Manchester Airport is launching its first direct flights to Moldova, with twice-weekly flights by budget airline FLYONE commencing in December 2024. The direct connecting between Manchester Airport and Moldovan capital, Chisinau, will add to the more than 200 destinations reached by a direct link … [Read more...]
Planning secured for Dakota Hotels at MIX MANCHESTER
Planning approval has been granted for a new boutique Dakota Hotel at MIX MANCHESTER, adjacent to Manchester Airport. The 154-bedroom hotel is expected to inject approximately £12 million per annum to the local economy, with 150 jobs for local people. It has an estimated £60 million development … [Read more...]
More than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants to open in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in 2025
Manchester Airport has announced the 22 new shops, restaurants and bars that will open in 2025 when the final phase of the hub’s Terminal 2 redevelopment completes. The first phase of the airport’s Terminal 2 opened in 2021 and features local brands like fast-food restaurant Archies, pizza … [Read more...]