The UK government has announced the latest updates to the Green, Amber and Red lists of countries and restrictions for international travel. The new rules will come into effect from 4am on Monday 30th August. The latest updates to restrictions will see Thailand and the Balkan nation of Montenegro … [Read more...]
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Regional leaders make final call for comments on Decarbonisation Strategy
Northern residents have two weeks remaining to share their feedback on Transport for the North’s (TfN) strategy for achieving decarbonisation of the region’s road and rail network by 2045. TfN set out its draft Decarbonisation Strategy earlier this summer, outlining how the North of England can … [Read more...]
Travel restrictions holding back recovery, says Manchester Airport boss
Manchester Airport Managing Director, Karen Smart, has said that 'costly' travel restrictions are hampering the economic recovery of the aviation sector following the coronavirus pandemic. July passenger numbers published this week by Manchester Airport show volumes remain down 85.9% on July … [Read more...]
Carex launches Manchester Airport partnership to support safe return to travel
One of the UK's leading hand sanitiser brands, Carex, has entered a partnership with Manchester Airport to help support a safe return to travel following the pandemic. 116 hand-sanitiser units have been installed across the airport for passengers to use, and Carex, part of PZ Cussons which has … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group CEO welcomes latest changes to travel restrictions
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) CEO, Charlie Cornish, has welcomed the latest changes to the government’s traffic light classification system for international travel during the pandemic. The government has expanded the green list of countries, where arrivals are not required to self-isolated on … [Read more...]
£650,000 investment secured for Macclesfield cycling improvements
The government has announced £650,000 will be spent on improving cycle routes through Macclesfield as part of an nationwide investment into the National Cycling Network's routes across England. The government has committed a total of £30 million will be invested into cycle routes in order to help … [Read more...]
Eurowings is latest airline to move into Manchester Airport Terminal Two
German low-cost carrier, Eurowings will become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal Two on Monday 2nd August. The Terminal Two extension opened to the public on 14th July with Jet2.com and TUI operating from there in the first week. Singapore Airlines, … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast begins Pendolino fleet upgrade
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, which operates London to Manchester services via Macclesfield and Wilmslow, has begun a £117 million investment to refurbish its Pendolino fleet. Work has begun on upgrading the first Pendolino train at Alstom’s depot in Widnes. The programme will transform all … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Terminal Two welcomes Aegean Airlines and new retailers
Aegean Airlines is the ninth airline to operate for Terminal Two at Manchester Airport. The 'super-terminal' has also announced the opening of additional retailers ahead of an increase in passenger numbers this summer. The Greek airline will begin operating flights to Athens three-times weekly … [Read more...]
Ryanair launches new summer services from Manchester Airport
No-frills airline, Ryanair, is predicting strong recovery in demand for travel across Europe this summer and has announced a number of new services from Manchester Airport. The new routes to Bucharest, Romania; Knock, Ireland; Verona, Italy; and the Greek island of Santorini mean the airline … [Read more...]
Northern leaders seek commitments on government rail investment
Political and transport leaders from across the North of England have urged the government to fully commit to delivering key rail investment projects including the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan. Transport for the North’s (TfN) Rail North Committee have argued that planned … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes five more airlines into new-look Terminal Two
Passengers travelling to all corners of the globe will now get to experience Manchester Airport’s new “super terminal" as five more airlines get ready to fly to from the new-look Terminal Two. The Terminal Two extension opened to the public on 14th July with Jet2.com as the first airline. This … [Read more...]