Manchester Airport lit up its Terminal 2 in American red white and blue as it marked the first anniversary of Virgin Atlantic's direct flights to Las Vegas. The city was the first in the American West to get a direct flight from Manchester Airport last year, with more than 36,000 passengers … [Read more...]
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New Manchester Airport connection to Mumbai gains backing from government, business and cultural leaders
A chorus of government, business and cultural leaders have welcomed the announcement of IndiGo's new direct connection from Manchester Airport to Mumbai, which launches from 1st July. The three-times-a-week service is the airline's first direct route to Europe, and comes on the back of the … [Read more...]
16th Century Stockport pub gains Grade II Listed status
An historic pub in Stockport's Market Place has been been added to the National Heritage List for England at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Angel Inn was built in the 16th Century, however several times within the building's wooden frame date from the 15th … [Read more...]
Major milestone reached in £1.3 billion Manchester Airport transformation
Manchester Airport has reached another major milestone in its £1.3 billion transformation as the new security hall is formally opened at Terminal 2. Half-term holidaymakers will be among the first passengers to make use of the facility as the airport anticipates more than 1 million passengers to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport and IndiGo announce first direct flight to Mumbai
Manchester Airport and Indian airline, IndiGo, have announced the airline's first direct flights to Europe will connect the Northern hub with India's financial capital, Mumbai. The airline announced earlier this year it would begin operating direct routes to Europe for the first time, confirming … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport breaks another monthly record new Terminal 2 check-in area opens
More than 2.6 million passengers passed through Manchester Airport in April, the busiest on record, including the first passengers to use the new check-in area at Terminal 2. The opening of new check-in desks at the terminal is the latest milestone of the airport's £1.3 billion transformation, … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Bramall Hall roof restoration
Work has begun on a major project to restore and repair Bramall Hall, preserving the building and its interior for future generations. The project is being enabled by a £1.6 million funding boost for Stockport Council from Arts Council England's Museum Estates and Development Fund (MEND). … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport unveils Terminal 3 revamp plans
Manchester Airport has announced a multi-million pound investment to improve the passenger experience at Terminal 3. The planned investment follows the launch of the airport's Transformation Programme in 2015, which is doubling the size of Terminal 2 and closing Terminal 1. New plans to improve … [Read more...]
Over 100 Manchester Airport staff take up British Sign Language course
More than 100 colleagues at Manchester Airport have signed up for a British Sign Language (BSL) course as part of a programme to improve the travel experience for deaf and hearing-impaired passengers. The inaugural five-week sign language training programme, which began earlier this month, is … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport prepares for 80,000 summer passengers to Switzerland
As host nation for both the Eurovision Song Contest and the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 competition, Manchester Airport is gearing up for an influx of passengers travelling to Switzerland this summer. While the Alpine nation is traditionally a Winter tourism destination, more than 80,000 people from … [Read more...]
March delivers 18th consecutive record breaking month for Manchester Airport
2.2 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in March 2025, the airport's 18th consecutive record breaking month. The busiest destinations in March were Amsterdam and Dublin – but this month holiday hotspots like Alicante, Mallorca and Tenerife are surging in popularity as the travel … [Read more...]
Oddfellows On The Park celebrates eighth anniversary with launch of new gin
Stockport boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park, is celebrating its eighth anniversary with the launch of a distinctive new offering: the Oddfellows Cut Gin. Developed in partnership with Spirit of Manchester Distillery, this premium gin embodiesthe spirit of creativity and collaboration that … [Read more...]
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