The operator behind Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), has criticised the narrow pool of 'green list' countries announced to not require quarantine on arrival in the UK. The government has announced plans to allow international leisure travel to … [Read more...]
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Airport operator reveals pandemic passenger numbers and calls for roadmap to restriction-free travel
Plotting a path to restriction-free travel is key to the full revival of the UK’s ailing aviation sector: that was the message delivered by Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The UK’s largest airport operator, it also revealed passenger numbers were down 90% across the first 12 months of the … [Read more...]
Vaccination programme could allow safe travel to 100+ countries according to an airport study
The success of the UK’s vaccination programme could allow over 100 countries to be added to travel corridor list without risking public health: those are the findings of a study carried out by Edge Health and Oxera on behalf of Manchester Airports Group. The research found that should coronavirus … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport joins call for support for travel sector
Manchester Airport has joined with five other airports in the North to call for further support for the travel and aviation sector in the upcoming Budget. Airport bosses from the region have written to the Prime Minister, urging him to recognise the importance of the sector as a means to deliver … [Read more...]
SunExpress to launch direct flights to Antalya from Manchester Airport
SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines is launching a direct flight between Manchester Airport and Antalya in Turkey. The route will be served twice per week from 26th March 2021 before going up to four flights to the Turkish holiday city per week from 30th … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport begins Covid-19 testing for passengers
Manchester Airport has today launched a new Covid-19 testing facility, as part of a move by its parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The announcement means the full range of tests – RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, Rapid Antigen and Antibody - will be available to all passengers in a new, … [Read more...]
Emirates to increase flying to Manchester Airport following new travel corridor
Dubai based airline, Emirates, is to increase its flying to Manchester Airport from December following growing demand due to the opening of a travel corridor between the UK and UAE. The move is part of the airline’s wider plans to expand Emirates services to the UK which will also see more … [Read more...]
Iberia Express offers new Christmas flights to the Canary Islands from Manchester Airport
Additional direct flights will be on offer from Manchester Airport to the Canary Islands thanks to Spanish low-cost carrier, Iberia Express, for Brits seeking Winter sun over the Christmas period. The airline, part of the Spanish flag-carrier Iberia Group, will offer flights from the UK to the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to operate only from Terminal 1 after lockdown travel ban
With international travel restricted by lockdown measures in England, Manchester Airport is moving all operations into Terminal. The reintroduction of restrictions for a minimum of four weeks from November 5th have led to a collapse in passenger numbers using the Northern hub. The airport is … [Read more...]
Green Flag Awards for nine Cheshire East parks
With the country in lockdown once more, the borough’s open spaces – many of them recognised with Green Flag Awards - will be even more of a place of calm refuge to residents and local visitors than ever before. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under … [Read more...]
Airports and airlines will need to act quickly to secure future, says Manchester Airports Group CEO
Manchester Airports Group CEO, Charlie Cornish, has warned of tough decisions ahead for parts of the UK aviation sector in an op-ed article in response to new coronavirus restrictions. Writing after the Saturday announcement of England-wide restrictions, including a ban on international travel, … [Read more...]
TUI launches Winter 2021 and Summer 2022 programmes from Manchester Airport
In response to growing post-Covid appetite for travel, tourism giant, TUI, has launched its programme of Winter 2021 and Summer 2022 holidays for sale from Manchester Airport. Holidays from Manchester Airport will go on sale from 5th November, after a customer survey in September revealed 86% of … [Read more...]