Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has revealed it expects to cut 900 jobs from across its three UK airports as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Passenger numbers through the group's airports, Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands Airport, stood at 2.8 million for the peak April to … [Read more...]
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The key things to know this week about Manchester Airport
At the end of what would normally be a busy summer season, Manchester Airport has shared key updates and guidance with passengers. Some bars, restaurants and retailers have also changed their opening hours and practices, in line with new guidance issued by government. Karen Smart, MD at … [Read more...]
Eastern Airways Manchester to Newquay flights take off from October
Regional airline, Eastern Airways, has announced new year-round flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay, Cornwall, beginning 23rd October. The Humberside based airline, which already operates flights to Southampton from the Northern hub, will introduce to flights to Cornwall to coincide with … [Read more...]
Hospitality venues must now enforce ‘Rule of 6’ and Test and Trace data of face fine
In addition to a 10pm closing time for pubs, restaurants and cafés, hospitality businesses are also required to enforce the 'Rule of 6' and display NHS QR codes to gather customer contact details for Test and Trace. For failing to comply with new rules aimed at curtailing rising coronavirus … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares latest updates to services
Following the reintroduction of quarantine measures for arrivals from Portugal, Manchester Airport has shared the latest updates to services at the hub including a new service to Belfast. Flights: Passengers should be aware that they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport adds Belfast route as new travel corridor changes come into effect
Following the Transport Secretary’s announcement that saw travel corridor changes to certain Greek islands, Manchester Airport is sharing the latest advice and update to its passengers. Flights: Passengers should be aware that they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if travelling … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport comments on travel restrictions to seven Greek Islands
Manchester Airport welcomed to government’s decision to take a more regionalised approach to travel restrictions, with arrivals seven Greek islands now subject to a 14 day quarantine on entering England. The statement comes following Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ announcement of a number of … [Read more...]
New internal flights take off in latest updates from Manchester Airport
As the Northern hub approaches the end of the peak summer season, Manchester Airport updates customers on its latest developments, including two new routes within the UK and the closure of Terminal 2. Terminals: Throughout the pandemic the airport has worked closely with its airlines and … [Read more...]
“Government inaction is hurting airports” says MAG CEO
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) CEO, Charlie Cornish, has called for government to rethink its strategy to travel restrictions and quarantine, saying that government strategy is damaging the aviation sector in UK. Manchester Airport its broke records for passenger numbers over the August bank … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport issues updates on latest changes at the hub
Following last week's announcement that Terminal 2 would close from September, Manchester Airport has shared the latest updates as the Northern hub enters what would be the busiest weekend of the year. Following last week's announcement, flights currently operating from Terminal Two will move to … [Read more...]
Champneys Spa to open 14th September at Mottram Hall
Mottram Hall have announced that the North of England's first Champneys Spa will open its doors at the hotel on the 14th September. The spa will open in September after Champneys have invested £15 million into the Cheshire estate, including £10 million on the 33,000 sq ft spa and health club. … [Read more...]
Flights resumed to over 120 destinations from Manchester Airport as Terminal 2 closure announced
There are now more than 120 different destinations people can travel to from Manchester Airport, with TUI, Pegasus and Iberia having resumed further flights. Airlines are continuing to reintroduce routes to popular sunshine destinations, including to countries not subject to automatic quarantine … [Read more...]