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...]
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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...]
Manchester Airport sees January passenger numbers reach 90% of pre-pandemic levels
Manchester Airport has reported passenger numbers in January 2023 reaching 90% of its pre-pandemic volumes, with more than 1.6 million travellers served. January 2023 performance is more than double the 750,000 passengers who travelled via Manchester Airport in January 2022 when rigorous Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Council approves new five-year plan to grow Cheshire East visitor economy
Cheshire East Council has agreed a new strategy to grow the borough's visitor economy over the next five years. Councillors approved the plans on 17th January that provide a strategic framework for the continued recovery and growth of the borough's tourism and hospitality sectors. The plan will … [Read more...]
Final phase begins of £1.3 billion Manchester Airport Transformation Programme
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced a £440 million investment to deliver the final phase of the Manchester Airport Transport Programme. The investment aims transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport ends 2022 with strong passenger performance
Manchester Airport rounded off 2022 with a continued strong passenger performance, figures published for December show. The airport’s owner, MAG, which also owns and operates London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, served 3.7 million passengers across the group in December – which equated to … [Read more...]