Emirates has resumed passenger flights to and from Manchester Airport, reconnecting the northern hub with Dubai-based airline's destinations in Asia and Australia. Flight EK017 landed at Manchester Airport on the morning of 17th June, before returning to Dubai in the afternoon carrying both … [Read more...]
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Hospital bus route reinstated by Council
Cheshire East Council have reinstated the bus route linking the villages of Bollington and Poynton with Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. Go Goodwins has been announced as the new operator of the 391 and 392 bus route connecting Macclesfield with Bollington, Poynton, Stepping Hill Hospital and … [Read more...]
Eastern Airways Southampton flights to resume
Regional airline, Eastern Airways is to resume its internal flights from Manchester Airport, beginning with a regular service to Southampton. Manchester Airport to Southampton flights will be the first service to reopen after Covid-19 restrictions, with the first flight on Monday 22nd June. The … [Read more...]
MAG appoints £60 million property contractors framework
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed the contractors to work across its property portfolio, Place North West has revealed. MAG's £60 million Engineering Project Management and Design Services framework covers the group's property at Manchester and East Midlands Airports across a range of … [Read more...]
Northern trains transformed to give thanks to NHS
Northern has unveiled a new design for four of its trains to celebrate the work of the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. Four Northern trains will be operating across the rail company's network with the new livery, after the idea was suggested by Conductor Team Manager, Angela Burke. She … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to operate only from Terminal 1
In response to falling passenger numbers and global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, Manchester Airport has announced that all flights will take off and land from Terminal 1 from Wednesday 25th March 2020. In a statement, a spokesperson for Manchester Airport said: Like all … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces temporary lay-offs and pay cuts in response to coronavirus challenges
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement on behalf of the airport operator announcing temporary pay cuts and lay-offs as the aviation sector struggles with challenges raised by the coronavirus. In addition to the action being taken at MAG, … [Read more...]
Manchester Exeter flights to continue as Blue Islands step in after Flybe collapse
Channel Islands based airline, Blue Islands, has announced it will ensure regional connectivity between Manchester Airport and the South West by operating the flights between Manchester and Exeter. Exeter to Manchester flights will recommence from mid-April and be Blue Islands' first route to the … [Read more...]
Eastern Airways launch new Manchester route following Flybe collapse
Humberside-based Eastern Airways has announced a new route from Manchester Airport, as well as continuing to honour tickets of its former franchise partner, Flybe. The regional airline will launch a new twice-daily service between Manchester and Southampton as part of its plans to restore … [Read more...]
HS2 to connect Cheshire early
In an announcement giving the go ahead to construction of the HS2 high-speed rail link, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also brought forward to section of the line connecting Crewe to Birmingham, in a boost for Cheshire’s infrastructure. HS2 was not set to reach the county until the late … [Read more...]
The Christmas spirit comes to Handforth station
A stained-glass style art display, made by local schoolchildren, will brighten up passengers’ journeys at Handforth Station this December. At the request of Friends of Handforth Station, the Reception class pupils at nearby St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School have made the display for the … [Read more...]
Busy festive period planned for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is expecting one of the busiest Christmas periods in its 81-year history, with a projected 1.2m passengers forecast to pass through its three terminals between Thursday, December 19th and Sunday, January 5th. Friday, December 20th is expected to be the busiest day, … [Read more...]