Following the relaxation of international travel rules, 12 Destination Marketing Organisations (DMO) representing the tourism and leisure sector across the North of England have written to the Culture and Transport ministers to call for further government support to rebuild the visitor economy in … [Read more...]
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Stockport’s foodie credentials help see Manchester named one of UK’s top destinations for a city break
Foodie destinations in Stockport have been namechecked by Condé Nast Traveller in recommending Manchester as one of the UK's top destinations for a weekend away. Manchester ranked sixth in the travel magazine's run-down of city break destinations, out of 13 cities in the UK, and was the top … [Read more...]
Boost for North as direct Bangladesh flights return to Manchester Airport
International connectivity from the North of England will get a further boost as direct flights to Bangladesh are set to resume operating from Manchester Airport from Boxing Day. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence services to the country's capital, Dhaka, and the city of Sylhet, operating … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares travel advice for passengers making a getaway during the festive season
As many people prepare to travel abroad for the festive season, Manchester Airport is encouraging passengers to familiarise themselves with latest Covid restrictions and security rules. Covid-specific rules for travel are in place, including testing requirements in response to the Omicron … [Read more...]
MAG calls on Government to deliver on pledge to remove double testing requirements
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called on government to kickstart the recovery of the aviation sector by delivering on promises to remove remaining travel testing requirement. Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that the 11 'red list' countries in Southern Africa will be removed from the … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus celebrates first direct flights to Orlando from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, has celebrated its first direct flights to Orlando from Manchester Airport, the third transatlantic route from the Northern hub launched by the airline this year. Passengers boarding the inaugural service to the Florida resort city were greeted at the airport by … [Read more...]
MAG calls for urgent review of Omicron travel rules
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called on government to carry out an urgent review of travel restrictions, in light of the impact measures have on the travel sector as revealed in the group's half-year results. Figures for the first six month of the airport operator's financial year showed … [Read more...]
First Aer Lingus direct New York to Manchester flight takes off
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, has celebrated the launch of its first direct flight from Manchester to New York JFK Airport as the airline expands its direct transatlantic services from the UK. Aer Lingus will launch a second direct route to the USA from Manchester, with its inaugural Orlando flight … [Read more...]
Vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions boosted high street bounce back, new research reveals
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
MAG reports increase of passenger numbers
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has reported its three UK airports served 2.7 million travellers in October; figures represent just 51% of pre-pandemic passenger numbers compared to October 2019. Latest reported passenger numbers from the group, which represents Manchester, London Stansted and … [Read more...]
Nouvelair to relaunch Manchester flights to Tunisia from March 2022
Tunisian airline, Nouvelair, has announced plans to resume flights from Manchester Airport to the North African country, following the relaxation of Covid-19 travel rules by both the governments of the UK and Tunisia. While flights had started in July 2021, they were suspended after travel … [Read more...]
First flights to the US in almost two years take off from Manchester Airport
Direct flights have resumed from Manchester Airport to the US, offering the North a boost to transatlantic trade and tourism. Flights have restarted following an easing in travel restrictions, with the American government reopening its borders to British travellers. Prior the Covid-19 pandemic, … [Read more...]
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