The UK’s third largest airport is expecting Friday 23 August to be the busiest day in its 81-year-old history with more than 115,000 passengers expected to arrive and depart from the Northern hub. With around 430,000 passengers expected to travel during the busy bank holiday … [Read more...]
News for: Tourism
Tour of Britain route through Stockport
The final stage of the Tour of Britain will come to the borough on Saturday, September 14, with Stockport featuring in the stage that begins in Altrincham and finishes in the centre of Manchester. As it enters Stockport, the route will take in Woodford, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, High Lane, Marple, … [Read more...]
IPPR: north to get £2,300 less per person than London on transport
The Institute for Policy Research - IPPR – has urged Boris Johnson to keep his promise to invest more for transport in the north of England after they found it was set to receive £2,389 less per person than those in the capital. IPPR North’s research, which analysed the government’s planned … [Read more...]
Rail fare increases ‘kick in the teeth’ for Greater Manchester commuters
Rail fare increases are set to hit Greater Manchester rail users as a further rise in ticket prices is due to take effect from next year. The increase is based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation measure for July of 2.8%. Bev Hughes, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "This … [Read more...]
Manchester to USA – new schedule unveiled by Delta and Virgin
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights from Manchester to USA from next summer. Delta is returning to Manchester Airport to once again join forces with its partner Virgin Atlantic. Delta will operate a new peak-summer service to Boston effective May 22, 2020 taking over … [Read more...]
Leap into action at the Big Stockport Run
The town’s army of decorated frogs have been given a special role at this year’s BIG Stockport Run. The colourful amphibians, which have been living on the streets of Stockport for the past two months, will form the trail for the ‘Frog Dash’, a special charity treasure trail organised for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How can I stay healthy when flying
At this time of the year more people are asking "how can I stay healthy when flying". It’s really not pleasant when you get off a long flight not feeling your best. But how can you combat that and make sure that when you arrive in your destination you’re ready to start exploring and enjoying your … [Read more...]
What could a Boris Brexit mean for my holiday?
Boris Johnson has just been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party after a win over the current Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt. So what could a Boris Brexit mean for my holiday? Between the two, Boris Johnson was the one who has taken a more hard-line approach to Brexit, having … [Read more...]
Virgin Trains introduces ‘Track n Travel’ to help with disruption
Passengers departing from and arriving at Stockport, and across the UK, can check updates on and see the status of Virgin trains on a dedicated website, Track ‘n’ Travel'. 'Track n Travel' is a one-stop shop for customers to review their journey in real time and get advice when there is … [Read more...]
Local: Runway visitor Park – perfect for summer holidays day out
Families and aviation enthusiasts looking for a summer day out should look no further than Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park. The Runway Visitor Park is located at the end of Manchester Airport’s two runways, giving visitors views of the hundreds of daily flights landing and taking … [Read more...]
Campaign showcases Manchester Airport: “More than an airport”
Manchester Airport has launched a visual campaign - More than an Airport - to celebrate all the things that make the North a great place to live, visit and trade with. Some of the North’s most-loved attractions, high-flying businesses and world-famous institutions are set to be showcased to … [Read more...]
Microbrewery opening at Manchester Airport
The UK’s first airport microbrewery is set to open at the newly extended terminal 2 at Manchester Airport where beer produced on site will be available to passengers. Joseph Holt brewery and The Restaurant Group are opening The Bridgewater Exchange pub, the venue for Europe’s first … [Read more...]
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