A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport records second busiest ever month
More than 3.3 million passengers passed through Manchester Airport in July making it the second busiest month the northern hub has ever recorded. July's total is 2.4% higher than the same month in 2025. The airport's best ever month was in August last year, when just below 3.5 million passengers … [Read more...]
Stockport group recognised at Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards
A Stockport based group was been named Best Agency to Work For (Large) at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. Bramhall-based Inspire Group was recognised as an employers who go above and beyond in supporting, developing and rewarding their staff, from training and career progression to … [Read more...]
Record June for Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group has started its summer season with record performance across its UK sites: Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. MAG served a record 6.4 million passengers in June, an increase of 2.2% on the same month last year. The Group – which operates Manchester, … [Read more...]
Air France celebrates 80 years of flying from Paris to Manchester Airport
French national carrier, Air France, has celebrated 80 years since its first flight from Paris to Manchester Airport on 16th June 1946. The historic service first dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways to increase flights from Manchester to Bangkok
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will increase flights from Manchester Airport to Bangkok, Thailand, for the Winter 2026/27 season. The seasonal service launched in late 2025, becoming Manchester Airport's only direct link to the Thai capital and world's most visited city, which welcomed … [Read more...]
Azets issues warning ahead of temporary VAT changes
The temporary VAT reduction for children’s meals, admissions and family attractions could lead to a summer of disruption for businesses across the North West warns accountancy firm Azets. Aimed at families, the VAT reduction is being introduced by the government as part of a wider initiative to … [Read more...]
Football fans drive bumper month for Manchester Airport
More than 2.9 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in May 2026, boosted by football fans travelling to watch Aston Villa and Arsenal in their respective European finals. While half-term favourites including Alicante, Mallorca, and Faro remained among the most popular … [Read more...]
A dozen new routes launch from Manchester Airport this summer
A dozen international destinations will gain a direct link from Manchester Airport this summer, from holiday hotspots to major cities around the world. While many popular European holiday destinations are served all round, seasonal routes to cities on the Mediterranean, including Mykonos, Bodrum … [Read more...]
Air Algérie becomes fourth African airline flying from Manchester Airport
Air Algérie have announced a new twice-weekly service to Algiers starting summer 2026, adding Algeria to the list of more than 60 countries with direct flights to Manchester Airport. Air Algérie will become the fourth African airline operating from Manchester, joining Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair … [Read more...]
World-class cycling confirmed to roll through Stockport as Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift full route revealed
The 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec? Zwift route will bring the race's second stage through Stockport on Saturday 31 July. The starting and finishing locations for the first?ever visit of the women’s Tour de France to Britain were confirmed earlier this year, with Manchester announced as the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group reports record passenger totals
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, served a record 66.3 million passengers in the year to March 2026 across its three sites. The total represents a 1.9% increase in passengers year-on-year across Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, which the … [Read more...]
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