Travel operator Jet2 are to invest further at Manchester Airport, bringing an extra 100 jobs to the area. Jet2 have announce that they are to move all ramp-handling services, which were previously operated by WFS, in-house. In addition to transferring 66 WFS employees, over 100 new jobs will be … [Read more...]
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Busiest Christmas on record for Manchester Airport
2016 is set to be the busiest Christmas on record for Manchester airport as they see growth of 22% year-on-year. Manchester Airport has issued festive advice passengers ahead of it's busiest Christmas season in its 78 year history. As more than 640,000 passengers get set to fly over the … [Read more...]
Financial Times article paints unfair picture of Stockport town centre
Last week an article in the Financial Times gave Stockport a pretty hard time, taking words from an interview out of context to suits its own pre-determined words for an article looking at 'Black Friday'. Who cares about Black Friday? Seemingly the media who are intent on stirring up a … [Read more...]
Sky high passenger numbers at MAG airports drive profits up
Sky high passenger numbers at MAG airports drive increased profits according to interim unaudited half-year results to 30th September 2016. The Greater Manchester authorities, including Stockport, will be on the winning side as MAG announces an Interim Dividend for the half year to September 2016 … [Read more...]
Winning photographer’s images take off at Manchester airport
Manchester Airport has marked the ever changing landscape of the UK's third biggest airport and unveiled a winning photographer's brand new image library. Working alongside award winning photography team Hufton+Crow, the new portfolio of images reflect the changing face of Manchester … [Read more...]
Sky high Cloud 23 hosts Qatar Airways exhibition
Qatar Airways and Manchester Airport welcomed more than 100 travel agents, corporates, bloggers and media to Cloud 23 at the Hilton in Manchester to launch the airport's International Artist In Residence's Doha exhibition. Rob Pointon from Cheshire is Qatar Airway's new International artist in … [Read more...]
Winter Snow Garden returns to Merseyway
It's sure to be a white Christmas at Merseyway as the Winter Snow Garden returns to Stockport's central shopping centre. Brimming with fluffy artificial snow, children aged 9 and under can play in the magical gingerbread house, dress up a pair of frosty snowmen, throw soft playable snowballs … [Read more...]
Discover Stockport Market Place this Christmas
Discover Stockport where exciting events for all the family, specialist markets and independent shopping are just some of the things visitors can enjoy in Stockport’s beautiful Market Place in the lead up to Christmas. Best known for its historic Market Hall and Market, Stockport Market Place is a … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport taking off on trade tour
Manchester Airport's trade tour is set to showcase the UK's 3rd largest airport to the travel people of Birmingham. Running from 6-9pm on 7th February 2017, more than 20 airlines and tourist boards are lined up to attend where amazing raffle prizes can be won, including flights! Due to popular … [Read more...]
Manchester to Tobago takes off with Thomas Cook
The 1st Manchester to Tobago flight took off yesterday as Thomas Cook launched its 17th long haul route from Manchester Airport. The 12,000-seat programme runs weekly until March 19th 2017 aboard an Airbus A330 features Premium economy and James Martin meals. Manchester Airport is the global … [Read more...]
China’s singles day celebrated at Manchester Airport
As new routes to China prove popular, Manchester Airport has joined in 21st century tradition and celebrated China's Singles Day. China's Singles Day, held every year on 11th November, is the world's biggest online shopping day. Bigger than Black Friday. Originally claimed as a celebration for … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport passengers numbers top 25 million
Manchester Airport passenger numbers have hit 25 million for the first time following thirty one months of consecutive growth. The lucky 25 millionth passenger from Liverpool has won flights to San Francisco which start next year The UK's 3rd largest airport has seen a string of new long haul … [Read more...]