Manchester Airport and Pakistan International Airlines have announced a new twice-weekly service to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The new connection will make Manchester the North’s only airport with a direct connection to Pakistan, and serve the 362,000 people in the region that travel to … [Read more...]
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Major economic boost for the North as Manchester Airport adds Delhi route
The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India’s capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
Boost for North as Manchester Airport to Mumbai route expands
Manchester Airport’s only direct connection to Mumbai has proved so popular that it will increase in frequency from Monday, 22nd Sepetember. Thousands of people have used the three-times-per-week route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai since it launched in July – becoming IndiGo’s first … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records busiest ever summer
Nearly 7 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport during the school summer holidays, making it the busiest ever summer for the hub. August 2025 was also the airport’s busiest ever single month: 3.5 million passengers travelled through the Northern hub. New data also shows that … [Read more...]
Work begins on multi-million pound revamp of Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3
Manchester Airport has started work on a multi-million pound revamp of Terminal 3 and released an update on the changes the project will deliver. The new-look terminal will be bigger with 40% more seating, it will have a new entrance with more space and facilities, brand new security equipment, … [Read more...]
West Coast Main Line reopens after three-week closure
The West Coast Main Line has reopened its Manchester spur through Cheshire after a three week closure to enable a major bridge replacement. The line was completely closed to rail traffic during much of August between Staffordshire and Stockport to enable the £20 million project to replace the … [Read more...]
Work gets underway on Handforth to Wilmslow cycling improvements
Work has started on a 32-week project to develop a new 1.5-mile walking and cycling route between Wilmslow town centre and Handforth. The project aims to improve accessibility and provide an enhanced, safe route connecting the two communities. The initial phase of works, taking place over the … [Read more...]
Summer holidays set new records for Manchester Airport
July 2025 saw Manchester Airport record its busiest ever day for departures, and second busiest ever month as increasing numbers of passengers start summer getaways from the UK’s global gateway in the North. Just under 3.3 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport last month, … [Read more...]
Major upgrade completed to help prevent A555 flooding
Cheshire East Council has completed major improvements on the A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road to reduce the risk of flooding on the route. The A555 has flooded several times in recent years (pictured from early 2019), causing serious disruption and even leaving vehicles stranded. This … [Read more...]
New section of Terminal 2 departure lounge opens in latest milestone of Manchester Airport’s transformation
A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public with six new shops and eateries joining the options for passengers this summer. Renowned brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport. New options for those … [Read more...]
August railway closure to enable £23 million investment in line across Cheshire and Staffordshire
With the West Coast Main Line's Manchester spur through Staffordshire and Cheshire to close for three weeks in August, Network Rail is outlining the benefits for passengers of other work that can take place along the route while the railway is closed. During August, Network Rail is carrying out … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]