The CEO of Manchester Airports Group, Ken O'Toole, is among the tourism sector leaders who will sit on a new government taskforce aimed at spurring on growth in the £74 billion visitor economy. The Visitor Economy Advisory Council met for the first time on 20th January and to boost collaboration … [Read more...]
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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...]
Record passenger numbers drive positive half-year results for Manchester Airports Group
Record breaking passenger numbers across its three airports have delivered a positive first-half performance Manchester Airports Group (MAG). MAG, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, alongside travel services business CAVU, reported in its interim … [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...]
Holiday travel and new destinations fuel record-breaking October at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has continued its record-breaking streak with 2.8 million passengers travelling through the airport in October. The busy month has been fuelled by holiday travel, particularly during the school half-term break, as well as 11,000 passengers taking advantage of two new routes to … [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...]
Manchester Airports Group announces £1.1 billion investment in London Stansted
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced a £1.1 billion programme of investment into London Stansted as it nears completion of its £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport. The announcement came as part of the UK's International Investment Summit on 14th October, and will see the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport surpasses 30 million passenger milestone in record 12 months
Manchester Airport has surpassed a major milestone by recording more than 30 million passengers travelling through its terminals in the last 12 months. Reaching the milestone puts the airport on par with major international hubs as part of the so-called 30 Million Club, alongside La Guardia, in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to launch first direct flights to Moldova
Manchester Airport is launching its first direct flights to Moldova, with twice-weekly flights by budget airline FLYONE commencing in December 2024. The direct connecting between Manchester Airport and Moldovan capital, Chisinau, will add to the more than 200 destinations reached by a direct link … [Read more...]
Planning secured for Dakota Hotels at MIX MANCHESTER
Planning approval has been granted for a new boutique Dakota Hotel at MIX MANCHESTER, adjacent to Manchester Airport. The 154-bedroom hotel is expected to inject approximately £12 million per annum to the local economy, with 150 jobs for local people. It has an estimated £60 million development … [Read more...]
More than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants to open in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in 2025
Manchester Airport has announced the 22 new shops, restaurants and bars that will open in 2025 when the final phase of the hub's Terminal 2 redevelopment completes. The first phase of the airport’s Terminal 2 opened in 2021 and features local brands like fast-food restaurant Archies, pizza … [Read more...]
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