The Managing Director of Manchester Airport, along with bosses from five other Northern airports, has called on government to back the sector in the upcoming Budget. Leaders of Northern England's airports have written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to recognises the importance of … [Read more...]
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GMCA opens Night Time Economy Office to support sector
Greater Manchester's night time economy is to receive vital support from a new support office launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Following the publication of the government's roadmap out of lockdown, many workers and businesses in the hospitality sector have more clarity … [Read more...]
American Airlines withdraws service to Manchester Airport
US-based carrier, American Airlines, has withdrawn its single service to Manchester Airport, following a sharp drop in transatlantic travel during the coronavirus pandemic. When coronavirus restrictions on travel are lifted, American Airlines will not resume flying from Manchester Airport to … [Read more...]
SunExpress to launch direct flights from Manchester to Antalya
Airline SunExpress is to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to Antalya, Turkey, from March 2021. The airline, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will begin flying twice-weekly to the popular summer holiday destination from 26th March 2021, with tickets already on … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic’s first Manchester to Islamabad flight takes off
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first flights to Islamabad, Pakistan from Manchester Airport as part of the airline's continued ramping up of services from the Northern hub. The first plane servicing this new route took off on 10th December and is one of a number of new Asian routes for the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport unveils Covid-19 testing scheme for passengers
Manchester Airport has launched a new Covid-19 testing facility for passengers, part of a move by its parent company to get Britain flying again. The announcement means the full range of tests – RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, Rapid Antigen and Antibody - will be available to all passengers in a new, … [Read more...]
Emirates announces plans to increase capacity on Manchester route
Dubai based airline, Emirates, has announced plans to increase flight capacity and frequency between Manchester Airport and Dubai from December. Ten flights a week will now connect the Manchester Airport with the Gulf city, up from eight, and six of those flights will now operate using the larger … [Read more...]
Tourism and hospitality leaders launch Covid-19 support and recovery plan
A new support and recovery plan has been launched to help tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses endure and rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan has been developed by Greater Manchester's destination management organisation, Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company, working … [Read more...]
Iberia Express offers new Christmas flights to the Canary Islands from Manchester
Spanish low-cost airline, Iberia Express, has strengthened its winter program with the incorporation of direct routes this Christmas from Manchester Airport to the Canary Islands. The airline will offer flights over the Christmas period to Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, as well as the Spanish … [Read more...]
On The Beach expects to break even despite turbulent year
Stockport-based online travel company, On The Beach, has reported the firm expects pre-tax profits to break even in its Full Year Trading Update. On The Beach's latest trading update covers the 12 months to the 30th September 2020, and include the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport moves all operations to Terminal 1 after England enters second lockdown
Manchester Airport is moving all its operations into Terminal 1 in response to the drop in passenger numbers. The move follows the reimposition of lockdown measures in England for a minimum of four weeks from November 5th. The airport is also issuing the latest advice for any passengers who … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss warns of need to act quickly to secure future of aviation industry
The Chief Executive of Manchester Airport, Charlie Cornish, has warned of tough decisions for parts of the UK industry. The airport boss suggested the sector may be forced to “act quickly to secure their future” after the Government announced an almost complete ban on international travel. In an … [Read more...]
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