Passengers flying from airports operated by Manchester Airports Group will be able to minimise the environmental impact of their journey via a new carbon offsetting scheme. The scheme, run in partnership with CarbonClick, will allow airport passengers travelling through Manchester, Stansted and … [Read more...]
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Runway Visitor Park’s Flight Academy returns for October half term
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) has announced that its highly successful Flight Academy programme will return this October half-term after a sold-out summer run. The long-running Flight Academy programme returned over the summer holidays and proved immensely popular with families … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport calls for simplified travel system as ONS reveals aviation sector worst hit by pandemic
Manchester Airport is calling for the Government to introduce a simplified two-tier system for international travel, as fresh data revealed the UK aviation sector is slipping even further behind in its recovery. ONS data from June showed that aviation remains the worst hit UK sector, with … [Read more...]
easyJet adds route to Red Sea resort from Manchester Airport
Low-cost airline, easyJet, has announced a new seasonal route to the Red Sea resort of Aqaba in Jordan, launching from Manchester Airport from December 6th 2021. easyJet flights and holidays to the Jordanian city went on sale from 7th September, allowing travellers from Manchester Airport the … [Read more...]
Government updates Green, Amber and Red lists for international travel
The UK government has announced the latest updates to the Green, Amber and Red lists of countries and restrictions for international travel. The new rules will come into effect from 4am on Monday 30th August. The latest updates to restrictions will see Thailand and the Balkan nation of Montenegro … [Read more...]
Travel restrictions holding back recovery, says Manchester Airport boss
Manchester Airport Managing Director, Karen Smart, has said that 'costly' travel restrictions are hampering the economic recovery of the aviation sector following the coronavirus pandemic. July passenger numbers published this week by Manchester Airport show volumes remain down 85.9% on July … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic launches new route to Jamaica from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch a new route to Montego Bay, Jamaica, as the airline resumes flying from Manchester Airport. Flights between Manchester and the Caribbean resumed on 7th August with Virgin Atlantic's flights to Barbados; services to Orlando, Atlanta, New York and Islamabad … [Read more...]
Alderley Park prepares to welcome 2021 Tour of Britain
The Alderley Park science and technology hub will host the start of stage five of the 2021 Tour of Britain cycling competition on 9th September. The fifth stage of the annual road cycling event will begin at The Glasshouse at Alderley Park before taking in a 96-mile route through Cheshire, … [Read more...]
Flight Academy returns to Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park
Flight Academy returns this summer to Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park, as it reopens fully following the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions. The Academy programme is a firm favourite with young families and during the 90-minute session, children taking part can learn about the different … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Terminal Two welcomes Aegean Airlines and new retailers
Aegean Airlines is the ninth airline to operate for Terminal Two at Manchester Airport. The 'super-terminal' has also announced the opening of additional retailers ahead of an increase in passenger numbers this summer. The Greek airline will begin operating flights to Athens three-times weekly … [Read more...]
Ryanair launches new summer services from Manchester Airport
No-frills airline, Ryanair, is predicting strong recovery in demand for travel across Europe this summer and has announced a number of new services from Manchester Airport. The new routes to Bucharest, Romania; Knock, Ireland; Verona, Italy; and the Greek island of Santorini mean the airline … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes five more airlines into new-look Terminal Two
Passengers travelling to all corners of the globe will now get to experience Manchester Airport’s new “super terminal" as five more airlines get ready to fly to from the new-look Terminal Two. The Terminal Two extension opened to the public on 14th July with Jet2.com as the first airline. This … [Read more...]