A new organisation, Culture Stockport, has been launched to promote the Borough as a flourishing, creative place. Culture Stockport is a partnership of local cultural organisations and individuals, supported by Stockport Council, has been formed to nurture and champion the work of the sector. … [Read more...]
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Fly360 flight simulator is the latest attraction at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park is taking its guests closer to the skies than ever before with a new state of the art flight simulator. The revolutionary two-person machine has been installed in partnership with Sussex-based Metropolis Entertainment. It is fully interactive and can … [Read more...]
Bumper half term predicted for Manchester Airport as travel testing restrictions ease
Manchester Airport is once again gearing up for a busy February Half Term, with most Covid-19 restrictions dropped for fully-vaccinated travellers from Friday 11 February. More than 600,000 passengers are set to fly through during the school holidays, and passengers are reminded to check the … [Read more...]
Norwegian to launch direct Manchester to Trondheim flights
Scandinavian airline, Norwegian, has announced it will offer a new direct service from Manchester Airport to Trondheim from 15th August. The twice-weekly flights will offer a direct connection between the Northern hub and Norway's Trøndelag region for the first time. The new link will allow … [Read more...]
MAG CEO welcomes further relaxation of Covid-19 travel rules
The CEO of the UK's largest airport operator, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), has welcomed the announcement of further relaxation of Covid-19 testing requirements and travel rules for arrivals in the UK. From 11th February, fully vaccinated arrivals will no longer be required to be tested for … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines announces first direct flights to Antalya and Dalaman from Manchester Airport
Turkish Airlines has announced plans for its first direct flights from Manchester Airport to the popular holiday destinations of Antalya and Dalaman. The Turkish carrier will begin daily flights to both towns on the country's Turquoise Coast, with flights to Antalya commencing on 1st April, and … [Read more...]
Northern visitor economy call on government for further support
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...]
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...]
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