KLM is marking the 80th anniversary of it’s operation from Manchester to Amsterdam. KLM connects the North West of England to the Dutch capital's Schipol airport and onwards to KLM’s extensive network of 165 destinations worldwide. KLM’s Manchester to Amsterdam route was first launched on 27th … [Read more...]
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MAG acquires price comparison site looking4.com
MAG, the UK’s largest airport group, has acquired Looking4.com, the online consolidator and price comparison business, for an undisclosed sum. Looking4.com and its team of 35 people will become part of MAG, and integrate into MAG’s Airport Services division, alongside the group’s dedicated … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport premieres Tony Walsh to celebrate 80th anniversary
Manchester Airport is celebrating its 80th anniversary by premiering Time Flies, a poem and accompanying video by Mancunian Tony Walsh. Treasured tales of travel spanning eight decades have inspired a special short film created by Manchester Airport and world-renowned poet Tony Walsh. Called “Time … [Read more...]
Travel Trade Marketing Manager touches down at Manchester Airport
A new Travel Trade Marketing Manager has landed at Manchester Airport as the global gateway gears up for its busiest ever summer. Olivia Bussey, has joined the UK’s third busiest airport after previously working as a travel consultant for TUI. Olivia graduated with first-class honours in … [Read more...]
Long-haul routes boost passenger numbers at Manchester Airport
Passengers numbers at Manchester Airport in May have been boosted by the introduction of new long-haul flights and the promise of additional routes to Addis Ababa and Mumbai later this year. The UK's 3rd largest airport reported nearly 2.5 million passengers passing through its three terminals in … [Read more...]
Plans to Ease Congestion at Manchester Airport
Plans to ease congestion at Manchester Airport have been announced that are designed to reduce overcrowding on it's terminal forecourts. In March, it was announced a forecourt management plan was being introduced, including the creation of a new drop-off zone, from where passengers will be … [Read more...]
Manchester to Seattle flights take to the skies
The spirit of Seattle took off on it's inaugural flight from Manchester to Seattle at an American jazz-themed event. 250 lucky customers on Sunday’s inaugural flight were swept up in the Seattle spirit at check-in with an invitation to a gate celebration. At the gate, a jazz band created a party … [Read more...]
80th Birthday Celebrations Take Off at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport's 80th birthday celebrations are set for take off as part of a wide-ranging programme of activity with passengers, communities and colleagues past and present. The airport’s “oak” anniversary celebrations will emphasise its regional roots and global branches, telling the story of … [Read more...]
Manchester to Mumbai direct flight announced
MAJOR BOOST FOR THE NORTH AS DIRECT MANCHESTER TO MUMBAI FLIGHTS ANNOUNCED 500,000 people across the North set to benefit International Trade Secretary says service will boost Northern Powerhouse Flights start 5th November four times a week with Jet Airways The North’s first ever … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa
Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches Northern Ireland campaign
Manchester Airport has launched a new marketing campaign to attract passengers from Northern Ireland to its long-haul network. The multi-platform campaign aims to target the 135,000 passengers a year that currently connect to long haul routes via other UK airports. Manchester Airport’s campaign … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways sees flights triple from Doha to Manchester
Qatar Airways is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operating direct flights from Manchester to Doha connecting passengers to over 150 destinations. With over 832 flights a year operating on the Manchester to Doha route, Qatar Airways connects Manchester passengers around the world including … [Read more...]