The scale of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on aviation has been revealed in the half-year figures of the UK's largest airport operator, Manchester Airports Group. Manchester Airports Group, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, revealed revenues of £102.4 million in … [Read more...]
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Online transport conference will debate North’s high speed rail plans
High speed rail links between the North of England's towns and cities will be the main topic for debate by regional and industry leaders in an online conference organised by Transport for the North (TfN). Confirmed speakers at the debate include: Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve … [Read more...]
Macclesfield FC announces Mercedes partnership
LSH Auto, part of one of the largest dealership groups for Mercedes-Benz cars, has been announced as the ‘Official Van & Car Supplier’ to Macclesfield FC. From its local dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, it will provide two dedicated Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer Vans to Macclesfield FC … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport begins Covid-19 testing for passengers
Manchester Airport has today launched a new Covid-19 testing facility, as part of a move by its parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The announcement means the full range of tests – RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, Rapid Antigen and Antibody - will be available to all passengers in a new, … [Read more...]
Cheshire East awarded £588,000 to boost cycling and walking schemes
Cheshire East Council is to develop new schemes to promote cycling and walking in the borough after being awarded £588,000 by the government. The grant follows a successful bid by the council for a second phase of active travel funding from the Department for Transport. The money will be used … [Read more...]
Consultations open on local transport and parking
Public consultations have launched across Cheshire East to inform future proposals for local transport and parking in towns across the borough. The consultations will seek to engage with communities, towns, elected members and other stakeholders such as local businesses, to inform future changes … [Read more...]
Emirates to increase flying to Manchester Airport following new travel corridor
Dubai based airline, Emirates, is to increase its flying to Manchester Airport from December following growing demand due to the opening of a travel corridor between the UK and UAE. The move is part of the airline’s wider plans to expand Emirates services to the UK which will also see more … [Read more...]
Iberia Express offers new Christmas flights to the Canary Islands from Manchester Airport
Additional direct flights will be on offer from Manchester Airport to the Canary Islands thanks to Spanish low-cost carrier, Iberia Express, for Brits seeking Winter sun over the Christmas period. The airline, part of the Spanish flag-carrier Iberia Group, will offer flights from the UK to the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to operate only from Terminal 1 after lockdown travel ban
With international travel restricted by lockdown measures in England, Manchester Airport is moving all operations into Terminal. The reintroduction of restrictions for a minimum of four weeks from November 5th have led to a collapse in passenger numbers using the Northern hub. The airport is … [Read more...]
Airports and airlines will need to act quickly to secure future, says Manchester Airports Group CEO
Manchester Airports Group CEO, Charlie Cornish, has warned of tough decisions ahead for parts of the UK aviation sector in an op-ed article in response to new coronavirus restrictions. Writing after the Saturday announcement of England-wide restrictions, including a ban on international travel, … [Read more...]
Poynton Relief Road sees work begin
Work has now begun on the long-awaited £53m Poynton Relief Road, Cheshire East Council have confirmed. Local residents have welcomed the news, which following decades of campaigning to ease the burden of high traffic volumes and congestion in Poynton. Cheshire East Council’s contractor, … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic launches new India routes from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be launching services to Delhi and Mumbai in India from Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the North. The new services go on sale from 20th October, with thrice-weekly Mumbai flights first taking off on 19th December, and flights to … [Read more...]