Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will increase its schedule flying between Manchester Airport and Addis Ababa, opening up travel opportunities from the North across Africa. The new daily schedule, increasing from five flights per week, will be effective from July 3rd 2025, adding to travel … [Read more...]
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65,000 Manchester Airport passengers checked in bags the day before flying in 2024
More than 65,000 passengers flying from Manchester Airport checked in their bags the day before travelling in 2024, the airport has revealed. Services offered by a select number of airlines, including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Virgin Atlantic, allow passengers on eligible flights to … [Read more...]
Hospitality sector speaks out against Greater Manchester tourist tax idea
Following the suggestion of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of introducing a tourist tax for visitors to the city-region, industry body UKHospitality has pushed back against the idea. The Mayor floated the idea of a mandatory tourist levy during a BBC interview, however, UKHospitality have … [Read more...]
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...]
MAG CEO named among members of new Visitor Economy Advisory Council
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...]
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...]
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