Applications have now opened for eligible businesses in the borough to apply to Cheshire East Council to access grants through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme. The scheme, announced by the Chancellor before Christmas 2021, will allow rate-paying hospitality, leisure … [Read more...]
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Recovery of travel sector sees thousands of jobs on offer at Manchester Airport site
Following the easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, thousands of jobs are now on offer at Manchester Airport as the travel sector gears up for recovery. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates the airport, is recruiting for security officers, customer service staff, and car park … [Read more...]
Bangladesh flights return to Manchester Airport
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence flights to the country’s capital, Dhaka, and the city of Sylhet, operating twice-weekly flights from Manchester Airport. The return of the route will be popular with the 55,000 people a year who currently travel from Manchester Airport’s catchment area … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares advice for travel over the festive season
Manchester Airport is encouraging passengers to familiarise themselves with latest Covid restrictions and security rules as people prepare to travel for the festive season. Terminal Three remains closed and passengers should be sure to check where their flight will depart from before arriving at … [Read more...]
Airport operator calls for government to remove double testing requirements to support aviation sector
The UK's largest airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, has called on government to deliver on its pledge to ease testing requirements for international arrivals in a bid to support the recovery of the aviation sector. While the Health Secretary removed the 11 Southern African countries … [Read more...]
Irish airline celebrates first Manchester to Orlando flights
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, has celebrated its first direct flights to Orlando from Manchester Airport, as it continues to expand its presence at the Northern Hub. Universal Studios' Shrek and Trolls characters greeted passengers while they checked in to board the inaugural service to … [Read more...]
Airport operator calls for urgent review of Omicron travel rules
The UK's largest airport operator, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called for an urgent review of travel restrictions, in light of the impact measures have on the travel sector as revealed in the group’s half-year results. Figures for the first six month of the airport operator’s financial … [Read more...]
Mottram Hall Champneys Spa among finalists for local visitor economy awards
The team at Mottram Hall Champneys Spa has been recognised with a number of nominations for the Marketing Cheshire Awards, showcasing the best of Cheshire and Warrington's visitor economy. The spa hotel near Macclesfield, which reopened after significant investment by the Champneys brand last … [Read more...]
MAG reports increase of passenger numbers
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has reported its three UK airports served 2.7 million travellers in October; figures represent just 51% of pre-pandemic passenger numbers compared to October 2019. Latest reported passenger numbers from the group, which represents Manchester, London Stansted and … [Read more...]
Flights to resume in March between Manchester and Tunisia
Nouvelair has announced plans to resume flights between Manchester Airport and Tunisia in March 2022, with twice-weekly services to the North African country's capital, Tunis. The announcement comes following the relaxation of Covid-19 travel rules by the governments of the UK and … [Read more...]
First flights to the US in almost two years take off from Manchester Airport
Flights have restarted between Manchester Airport and the US, following an easing in travel restrictions, with the American government reopening its borders to British travellers. Prior the Covid-19 pandemic, more than three million passengers travelled stateside every year from Manchester … [Read more...]
Manchester to Barbados flight launches in transatlantic first for Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus' first non-stop transatlantic flight from the UK has taken off following the launch of the Irish carrier’s route from Manchester to Barbados. The brand new service departed at 10.15am on 20th October, marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. The … [Read more...]