Manchester Airport had its busiest ever January, with 1.8 million passengers flying from its terminals in the second consecutive record-breaking month. Dubai was the most popular destination for travellers in January, with winter sun seekers heading there either to enjoy its attractions or to … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airports Group exceeded pre-pandemic passenger numbers in 2023
Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three UK airports welcomed more than 60 million travellers in 2023, a three percent increase on its pre-pandemic 2019 passenger numbers. The group operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, and saw year-on-year passenger numbers up by a … [Read more...]
MAG welcomed over 4 million passengers during November
November 2023 saw more than 4 million passengers pass through Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three UK airports, surpassing its pre-pandemic performance from 2019. Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, all owned and operated by MAG, saw collective traffic figures surpass … [Read more...]
Stuttgart becomes eighth German city served by Manchester Airport
German airline, Eurowings, will connect the city of Stuttgart with Manchester Airport with direct flights set to begin from Spring 2024. The new route will make Stuttgart the eighth German city with a direct link to Manchester Airport, alongside Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, … [Read more...]
October passenger numbers at Manchester Airport exceed pre-pandemic levels
With more than 2.6 million people travelling through its terminals in October 2023, Manchester Airport has seen passenger numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a single month. Latest passenger numbers data from Manchester Airport reveals the UK’s third busiest airport has so … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus celebrates two years of direct transatlantic services from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating two years of transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport, with up to half a million passengers served since direct services first took off in October 2021. The direct flights were introduced in response to increased customer demand and over the last two … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks 20 years since last Concorde flight
Manchester Airport will host a gala dinner at its Runway Visitor Park to mark the 20th anniversary of the final Concorde flight to depart the Northern hub. Thousands of aviation fans lined the roads around the airport to catch a glimpse of the supersonic aircraft’s first flight into Manchester in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport responds to Which? airport survey results
Manchester Airport has issued a response after being named as ‘the UK’s worst airport’ following a survey by consumer magazine, Which?. The Which? survey, based on the recollections of 4,000 travellers to have used UK airports in the 12 months to June 2023, scored Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 … [Read more...]
3 million passengers travel through Manchester Airport in July
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...]
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...]