Manchester Airport saw nearly three million passengers travel through the hub in July, with 100,000 daily travellers expected during the August peak of the summer holiday season. July’s passenger numbers reveal the airport saw nearly 15% more people travelling from Manchester Airport compared to … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport reveals its 85th anniversary competition winners
Manchester Airport has given away 85 prizes worth more than £20,000 as it continues to celebrate its 85th birthday this year. Among the winners is Andrew Taylor who has been given a three-night stay at Las Vegas Strip Hotel and two tickets to Cirque du Soleil provided by Las Vegas Tourist Board … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set to welcome millions this summer after busiest month since 2019
As the summer holiday season gets underway, Manchester Airport is preparing to welcome millions more passengers after recording its busiest month since 2019. The airport saw 2.8 million passengers pass through its terminals in June – 15% more than in June 2022, and the highest number recorded … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group achieves record revenues in first year of restriction-free travel
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has exceeded revenues of £1 billion for the first time, the group has revealed in its 2022/23 annual results. The 2022/23 financial year covers the airport’s first full year of restriction-free travel following the global Covid-19 pandemic, which saw flights … [Read more...]
Work begins on latest phase of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion Transformation Programme
Manchester Airport, along with lead contractor Mace, has begun construction on the latest key phase of its £1.3 billion Transformation Programme. This second and final phase of the Transformation Programme project will see the construction of a new pier to connect to Terminal 2. The new pier will … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic resumes Las Vegas route from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will relaunch a direct connection between Manchester Airport and Las Vegas, making the Northern Gateway the only UK airport outside London with a direct link to the West Coast of the United States. The route will resume from 2nd June 2024, restoring this link not … [Read more...]
easyJet announces new Manchester to Grenoble
Budget airline, easyJet, has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Grenoble in South East France, due to begin flying from December 2023. Dubbed the ‘Capital of the Alps’, Grenoble (pictured) is surrounded by ski resorts and the new route adds an additional destination for winter … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport podcast goes live, with Managing Director pledging ‘a great summer’
In the Manchester: Your Airport, MAN podcast, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director says passengers will enjoy a “great experience” this summer and believes an exciting few years are ahead for the Northern gateway. Speaking on the airport’s new podcast – launched this week – Chris Woodroofe … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in April
Manchester Airport has seen 2.2 million flying in or out of the airport during April – a 15% increase on 2022 – following a bumper Easter Weekend. During April 2,176,450 passengers flew from or to Manchester Airport. The month included the Easter getaway which saw 305,000 passengers fly between … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus increases capacity on Manchester to New York flights
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, has announced it will increase capacity on flights between Manchester and New York this summer The route will operate from an Airbus A330 aircraft (pictured), increasing seat availability on each flight by 72% to 317: 287 in Economy Class, and 30 fully lie-flat Business … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set for successful Easter with 1.1 million passengers looking to fly
Manchester Airport is set to welcome more than 1.1 million passengers through its terminals over the two-week Easter holiday. Passengers will fly to and from 158 destinations on more than 7,300 flights while many schools are off from 1 April to 16 April. This year the airport estimates that a … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sees February passenger numbers near pre-pandemic levels
Manchester Airport is preparing a for a strong summer season, following the recruitment of hundreds of new staff and having seen February passenger numbers edge closer to pre-pandemic levels. New data shows the UK’s global gateway in the North welcomed 1.7 million passengers during February – … [Read more...]