Wilmslow-based premiumg chauffeur platform, SCS, has secured a seven-figure investment from North West investors, Arete Capital Partners and River Capital. Founded by Garry Jones, SCS delivers high-end chauffeur services for major airlines, luxury restaurant groups and elite sporting … [Read more...]
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Fever-Tree opens new airport bar in Manchester Airport’s transformed Terminal 2
Mixer brand, Fever-Tree, has opened a new airport bar in Manchester Airport’s newly transformed Terminal 2. Officially opened on 15th January by Fever-Tree co-founder Tim Warrillow and Chris Woodroofe, Manchester Airport MD, the new bar builds on Fever-Tree’s experience in creating premium spaces … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records 32 million passengers in 2025
A record-breaking 2.4 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in December 2025, taking the hub to a total of 32 million passengers for 2025 for the first time. In total 32,088,626 passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in 2025 – up 4% on 2024 and cementing Manchester … [Read more...]
New car registrations surpassed 2 million in 2025
Annual new car registrations reached a post-pandemic high of 2.02 million in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. 2025 marked the third consecutive year of growth for the UK’s new car market, with a December surge in registrations taking … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport gears up for biggest its Christmas yet
Manchester Airport has extra staff and festive surprises in place as it anticipates serving more than 1.5 million passengers over the Christmas break. The two most popular days to travel over the Christmas period will be Friday, 19 December – the final Friday before Christmas – and Sunday, 28 … [Read more...]
Airlines complete moves to Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion Terminal 2
All airlines due to operate from Manchester’s Airport’s Terminal 2 have now completed their move, with Emirates and easyJet now both operating from the new ‘super-terminal.’ Henceforth, around three-quarters of Manchester Airport’s 32 million passengers will use the revamped Terminal 2, which is … [Read more...]
Only direct flights to Delhi from the North of England launches
Manchester Airport’s new route to India’s capital city Delhi launched on Saturday 15th November, meaning the North now has nine weekly connections to the country. The new route is operated by IndiGo, India's largest airline, and will run five times per week, on top of the airline's … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates two full years of monthly records
Manchester Airport has seen passenger numbers break monthly records for 24 consecutive months after 2.9 million passengers used the airport in October 2025, up 2% on the previous year. In 2023, Manchester Airport went back above pre-pandemic passenger levels for the first time when it recorded … [Read more...]
Loganair launches new domestic routes from Manchester Airport
UK regional airline, Loganair, has announced the launch of two new routes from Manchester Airport, to Exeter and Southampton. The inaugural flights mark a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy and coincide with its move to Manchester Airport’s newly upgraded Terminal 2, which … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates 10,000th visitor to AeroZone education centre
10,000 young people have now been inspired about aviation careers since Manchester Airport opened its AeroZone education centre as part of its £1.3 billion transformation. The AeroZone is an interactive space for young people aged four to 18, welcoming local primary, secondary and college … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group ends summer season with record-breaking September
6.2 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three UK airports in September, ending the summer season on another record-breaking month for the group. September also saw MAG – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports – record a rolling … [Read more...]