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...]
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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...]
Stockport’s Prince’s Street taking shape under foot
The transformation taking place along Stockport's Prince's Street is taking shape as the first sections of the new pedestrian area have been opened up for visitors to enjoy. New high quality paving has begun to be installed along Prince's Street over the past few months, giving the whole area a … [Read more...]
Why a Stockport BID is great news for us all
Just in case you’ve been out of circulation and off Twitter for the past few days, Stockport has voted for a Business Improvement District – a Stockport BID! By Helen White, Marketing Stockport & Vision Stockport This is one of the most exciting opportunities that Stockport has had for … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates launch of direct flights to Singapore and Houston
Singapore Airlines has launched two new direct flights to Singapore and Houston from Manchester Airport. with celebrations attended by Aviation Minister, Lord Ahmad. Alongside the Minister, this morning’s formal event was attended by Singapore Airlines customers, regional businesses and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sign in to Weibo and WeChat
Manchester Airport has signed in to popular Chinese media channels Weibo and WeChat to talk to passengers flying on its direct route from Beijing. Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines has already attracted almost 40,000 passengers since launching in June. Many of … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Foodie Friday eats up award success
Stockport’s Foodie Friday has been recognised as the Best Food and Drink Pop Up Event, Club or Project in the region by the prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Festival. Sponsored by Orbit Developments and Robinsons Brewery, Stockport's Foodie Friday beat off competition from … [Read more...]
Norwegian adds new Canary Island routes from Manchester
Airline Norwegian is launching its busiest ever winter with brand new flights from Manchester to Gran Canaria and Tenerife this week. Sun-seekers have the perfect excuse for a winter getaway with fares available to the Canary Islands from £39.90. Norwegian’s inaugural flight to Gran Canaria … [Read more...]
Union J starring at Merseyway Christmas lights switch-on!
Former stars of The X Factor, Union J will be the star guests headlining this year’s Merseyway Christmas lights switch-on in Stockport, on Wednesday 16 November. Fans of the four-piece boy band will be offered the chance to win exclusive VIP meet and greet tickets for the evening in a competition … [Read more...]
New routes to Germany from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport & Ryanair Host More Than 80 Agents At Event To Mark New Routes to Germany from Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport and Ryanair welcomed more than 80 corporate travel agents including Egencia, STA, Key, BCD and Clarity, at a fun German themed event to promote their three … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates bumper September
Freshers flying in to start their studies at universities across the North helped Manchester Airport record its business ever September. 2,671,199 passengers passed through the terminals taking the rolling annual total for the UK’s third busiest airport to 24,846,962. The total was also boosted by … [Read more...]