Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw 5.2 million passengers fly through its three UK airports in April 2024, with Manchester and London Stansted airports both welcoming record traffic as the peak summer season begins. Across the group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands … [Read more...]
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Consultation launched to hear views on Cheshire East bus services
Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation to hear views from local residents and stakeholders on what would encourage them to use local bus services more. The consultation is intended to make sure services are continuing to meet the needs of users, and to ensure that they provide value … [Read more...]
Work completes on final section 11 km Macclesfield to Greater Manchester cycle route
Work has completed on the final section of an 11 km cycle route through the Cheshire countryside connecting Macclesfield with Marple in Stockport. The traffic-free Middlewood Way is now fully open for walking, wheeling and cycling, with the final phase of delivery including improvements to access … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group welcomes Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement new mandate that Sustainable Aviation Fuel must make up 10% of fuel used by the sector by 2030. The group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, welcomed the move … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport adds Reggio Calabria route in UK first
Manchester Airport is to become the first UK airport with a direct link to the Italian city of Reggio Calabria when Ryanair flights launch from the end April. Ryanair will fly Wednesdays and Sundays from Sunday 28th April to the city in the Southwestern Italian region of Calabria, often described … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates sixth consecutive record-breaking month
Manchester Airport has had its sixth consecutive record-breaking month, with more than 2.1 million passengers travelling via its terminals in March 2024. The early Easter has helped make March 2024 the busiest March for Manchester Airport on record. March performance for the airport has seen … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic potential of Manchester Airport
A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
Direct flights to launch between Manchester Airport and Shanghai
Economic and cultural links between the North-west and China are to benefit from the launch of direct flights between Manchester Airport and Shanghai. Juneyao Air’s new service, first announced in 2019 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will launch on 1st July, running three-times … [Read more...]
Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrates inaugural flight to Amman from Manchester Airport
The inaugural Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Manchester Airport to Jordan’s capital city, Amman, has further bolstered the more than 200 destinations served from the UK’s biggest airport outside London. The new service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sees record-breaking February passenger numbers
Manchester Airport has experienced its best February on record with 1.9 million passengers flying into or out of the airport, in part driven by holidaymakers seeking a getaway during the school holidays. February 2024 is the third consecutive month to break passenger number records at Manchester … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport highlights over 700 roles at jobs fair
Manchester Airport is showcasing over 700 roles with various employers based on site across positions ranging from security to hospitality. The free event is taking place at Wythenshawe Forum today (Wednesday 6th March) and gives jobseekers the chance to speak directly with more than a dozen … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines announce additional flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines is to increase flying from Manchester Airport to Istanbul to meet increased passenger demand from visitors to the city. Istanbul is among the most visited cities in the world, welcoming more than 20 million visitors in 2023, up by a quarter on the previous year. Turkish … [Read more...]