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Passenger numbers across MAG rose 0.5% in January

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw passenger numbers travelling in and out of its three UK airports rise 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025 to 3.9 million. The rolling 12-month passenger total for the Group – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports – was 64.7 million … [Read more...]

Contractor appointed for Bramall Hall restoration

Stockport Council has announced the appointment of specialist heritage contractor, Restoration Projects, to deliver essential work to preserve Bramall Hall. Work to futureproof Stockport's only Grade I listed building is being supported by a £1.6 million funding boost from Arts Council England’s … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport unveils first look at new Terminal 2 experience

With the £1.3 billion transformation programme of Terminal 2 set to complete later this year, Manchester Airport has unveiled a video preview of what passengers can expect to experience when travelling. The first phase of the programme – an extension that doubled the size of Terminal 2 - opened … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester launches new visitor economy strategy

A new strategy for Greater Manchester’s visitor economy has been launched, setting out a roadmap to lead the sector through an expected period of growth in the coming years. The Greater Manchester Strategy for the Visitor Economy 2025-2030 was launched on Wednesday 29 January 2025 at a packed … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport ends 2024 with record-breaking December

Manchester Airport recorded its busiest December on record with 2.2 million passengers flying into or out of the North's global gateway in the final month of 2024. The month smashed the previous record set in December 2023 by 10% with the busiest day coming on Sunday, December 29, when just under … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester strengthens India ties

A delegation of representatives from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) took part in a multi-city trade and tourism mission to bolter economic and cultural connections with the country. The trip coincided with news that Greater Manchester would be home to a new Indian Consular presence, … [Read more...]

easyJet adds five new routes from Manchester Airport

Low-cost airline, easyJet, has added five additional summer destinations to its roster from Manchester Airport starting in 2025. New connections to, Izmir, Kalamata, Larnaca, Madrid and Rennes will begin from the week commencing 23rd June 2025, providing customers with even more choice when … [Read more...]

First flights launch from Manchester Airport to Tromsø

Travellers from Manchester Airport will soon be able to travel to the world's most northerly city, Tromsø in Norway, as two airlines begin services. Norwegian will begin flights on Wednesday 30th October, operating twice per week, with easyJet to also operate a twice-weekly service starting on … [Read more...]