German airline, Eurowings, will connect the city of Stuttgart with Manchester Airport with direct flights set to begin from Spring 2024. The new route will make Stuttgart the eighth German city with a direct link to Manchester Airport, alongside Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, … [Read more...]
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October passenger numbers at Manchester Airport exceed pre-pandemic levels
With more than 2.6 million people travelling through its terminals in October 2023, Manchester Airport has seen passenger numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a single month. Latest passenger numbers data from Manchester Airport reveals the UK’s third busiest airport has so … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to showcase over 500 jobs at upcoming jobs fair
Manchester Airport will showcase over 500 jobs across security, customer services, car parks and hospitality at a jobs fair on 8th November. The event, taking place at Wythenshawe Forum from10am to 1pm on Wednesday 8th November 2023, will highlight around 200 roles with Manchester Airports Group … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council pursues government investment following HS2 cancellation
Following the decision to cancel construction of the HS2 high-speed rail line beyond Birmingham, Cheshire East Council has begun pursuing a compensation and investment package for the region. Crewe had been set to become a key hub for the rail line, with upgrades to the station planned alongside … [Read more...]
£200 million investment announced to get more zero emission trucks on the road
The UK Government has announced a £200 million investment to decarbonise freight vehicles and roll out more zero emission trucks on UK roads. Funds will go towards four innovative green projects to roll out up to 370 zero emission HGVs and help set road freight on the path towards net zero, … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus celebrates two years of direct transatlantic services from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating two years of transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport, with up to half a million passengers served since direct services first took off in October 2021. The direct flights were introduced in response to increased customer demand and over the last two … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s Aerozone education centre launches new sustainability curriculum
Young people from across the North West will benefit from new sustainability lessons being delivered at the Aerozone education centre at Manchester Airport. Delivered in an online and interactive format, the Jet Zero curriculum focuses on education around Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – how it … [Read more...]
Work underway on Handforth walking and cycling improvements
Work is underway in Handforth on the latest highways scheme to improve walking and cycling provision in Cheshire East. The B5358 in Handforth is undergoing significant improvements, including a new shared footpath for pedestrians and cyclists, including widening of the footway, new drainage, … [Read more...]
Rishi Sunak cancels Northern leg of HS2
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced he is scrapping plans for the HS2 high-speed rail link to be built between Birmingham, Crewe and Manchester. The announcement follows much speculation in the media that the Northern leg of the high-speed rail line would be cancelled in a bid to curb rising … [Read more...]
Region’s business and political leaders oppose cancellation of Crewe and Manchester leg of HS2
Ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s address to the Conservative Party Conference today (4th October), business and political leaders in the North and Midlands of England have expressed their support for the HS2 high-speed rail service between Birmingham, Crewe Manchester. Following much media … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to Houston route returns to pre-pandemic service levels
From 31 March 2024, Singapore Airlines will return to pre-pandemic service levels on flights between Manchester Airport and Houston, Texas. The change to a five-times weekly schedule comes as the airline partners with Scottish regional airline, Loganair. The partnership aims enable easy … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council leaders write to Prime Minister over HS2 concerns
The leader and deputy leader of Cheshire East Council have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over concerns that the Northern legs of HS2 to Crewe and on to Manchester will be scrapped. Rumours have circulated the the Prime Minister and Chancellor are considering cancelling the high-speed rail … [Read more...]