Kuwait Airways is to begin flying from Manchester Airport for the first time in welcome news for the 49,000 people each year who already travel from the airport's catchment to the Middle Eastern nation. The direct flight to Kuwait from Manchester will launch on 1st May 2022, improving connections … [Read more...]
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Air Canada resumes seasonal Manchester to Toronto service
Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada, has confirmed its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester Airport and Toronto will resume this summer. Flights will operate five-times weekly from 1st June to 30th September, reconnecting the North with Canada's main financial hub and with flights planned … [Read more...]
Terminal Three to fully reopen at Manchester Airport
Terminal Three is set to reopen fully at Manchester Airport from 22nd April, as the easing of coronavirus restrictions worldwide continues to drive demand for air travel. The terminal partially reopened on 27th March for arrivals and some departures for select airlines, after first closing at the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to reopen Terminal Three and demand for travel grows
Manchester Airport will begin a gradual reopening of Terminal Three from Sunday 27th March as the passenger demand continues to grow after Covid-19 restrictions. Furthermore, the airport is to reopen its second runway from 5th April to accommodate the movements of increased numbers of … [Read more...]
MAG sees demand for travel grow after busy half term
The latest passenger data released by the airport operator have shown that February 2022 was the busiest month for travel from Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three airports since the pandemic began. The Group served 2.4 million passengers in the last month at Manchester, London Stansted and … [Read more...]
Emerald Airlines launches new Belfast to Manchester flights
Exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, Emerald Airlines, will launch a new route between Manchester Airport and Belfast City Airport this month. The new route for the airline will ensure continuity of connections between Northern Ireland and the North West that previously were operated by … [Read more...]
TUI boosts capacity at Manchester Airport
Travel brand, TUI, has added an additional based aircraft at Manchester Airport this summer as it prepares for high expected demand this summer. TUI will increase flying to seven destinations this summer as Brits look to holiday abroad once again following the end of coronavirus restrictions. … [Read more...]
Fly360 flight simulator is the latest attraction at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park
Visitors to Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park will be able to get closer to the skies than ever before thanks to a new state of the art flight simulator. The revolutionary two-person machine has been installed in partnership with Sussex-based Metropolis Entertainment. The flight … [Read more...]
Bumper half term predicted for Manchester Airport as travel testing restrictions ease
Manchester Airport is preparing for a busy February Half Term, with most Covid-19 restrictions dropped for fully-vaccinated travellers from Friday 11 February. More than 600,000 passengers are set to fly through during the school holidays, and Manchester Airport is also launching a major … [Read more...]
Norwegian announces direct Manchester to Trondheim flights
Norwegian will begin direct flights between Manchester Airport and Trondheim for the first time from the 15th August, the Scandinavian airline has announced. The twice-weekly flights will offer a direct connection between the Northern hub and Norway’s third largest city and surrounding Trøndelag … [Read more...]
Flight Academy returns this February half-term to Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) has announced that its Flight Academy programme for 4-12-year-olds will be returning this February half-term. Bookings are now being taken for sessions between Wednesday 16th February and Friday 25th February, ensuring that children from across the … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines announces first direct flights from Manchester Airport to Antalya and Dalaman
Turkish Airlines has announced plans for its first direct flights from Manchester Airport to the popular holiday destinations of Antalya and Dalaman. The Turkish carrier will begin daily flights to both resorts on the country’s Turquoise Coast, with flights to Antalya commencing on 1st April, and … [Read more...]