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...]
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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...]
Stockport named one of England’s top 10 pub towns
Stockport's diverse hospitality sector has once again garnered recognition after featuring in a list in the Daily Telegraph highlighting England's top 10 pub towns. The list highlighted towns offering both an affordable pint as well as a traditional pub culture, with Stockport the only town in … [Read more...]
End of an era for Manchester Airport as Terminal 1 closes
Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport has fully closed, following the 10-year transformation of Terminal 2, after first opening to the public in 1962. Terminal 2 has doubled in size following a £1.3 billion investment by Manchester Airport, and now handles more than 75% of all passengers flying in and … [Read more...]
People encouraged to plan journeys as Piccadilly closure clashes with bumper weekend of events
Ahead of a busy weekend of events, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging the city-region's residents to plan their journeys, particularly as Manchester Piccadilly train station is closed. Network Rail is currently undertaking major track and signalling upgrades, with very few … [Read more...]
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