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KLM celebrates 80 years of linking Manchester to Amsterdam

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...]

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 announced as Vodafone 5G Trial area

Manchester has been revealed as one of seven UK cities that will become a Vodafone 5G trial area, with roll-outs starting between October and December this year. They form part of our major investment in building a world-class network infrastructure to support Gigabit UK, a nation where people will … [Read more...]

GM Mayor Issues Statement Following Rail Strike Action

This week's Rail Strike Action has prompted Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, to issue a joint statement with the Mayor of Liverpool City Region stating he believes there is a strong case for keeping guards on trains.  Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Mayor of Liverpool City … [Read more...]

Northern Rail Strike causes more disruption for passengers

Northern Rail has released its timetables for today and this coming Thursday, two of the three days of RMT strike action taking place this week. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (19, 21 and 23 June) will see further action by RMT members and Northern has developed timetables to keep the north of … [Read more...]

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester may affect passengers travelling across the region and into Yorkshire and the North East this weekend. Passengers are reminded to check before they travel as upgrades to the railway take place. On Saturday 16 June and Sunday 17 June Network Rail … [Read more...]

Last Call for the Beechwood Butterfly Ball

There's still time for you, your business colleagues, family friends to have a great night out at the Beechwood Butterfly Ball.  Held in the majestic Principal Manchester, this year's Butterfly Ball is set to be the biggest fundraising event of the year as guests dress up in their finery and add a … [Read more...]

Mayor appoints Greater Manchester night-time adviser

As Stockport is benefiting from a £1billion programme of investment and nurturing a night-time economy, a night-time adviser has been unveiled for Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Mayor has appointed Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord as the region's first-ever night-time … [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...]