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Stockport and area roadworks planned this week

Highways England have issued a summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements affecting Stockport and the region over the coming week. The information is correct as of Friday 27 January and may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M6 junctions 16 to 19: … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines A350 UK launch from Manchester

The North West economy has had a boost as Singapore Airlines A350 UK launch takes off from Manchester Airport.  The inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airline’s A350 has taken off from Manchester Airport. The first UK Airbus 350-900 aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport best in UK – again !

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport, for a third year on the trot, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly.     The UK’s third largest - Manchester Airport best in UK - fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive … [Read more...]

Poynton Relief Road granted approval

The new £30m Poynton Relief Road has been granted planing permission by East cheshire Council. Its northern end will connect into a junction with the A6 Manchester Airport relief road that is currently under construction and the southern end links to the A523 London Road via a new roundabout … [Read more...]

Chinese new year takes off with Manchester Airport

Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport and House of Fraser in Birmingham are set to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the city centre store. The event is taking place from 6-9pm Wednesday 18th January, In House Bar, House of Fraser, Birmingham Currently more than 52,000 people from the West … [Read more...]

Record December for Manchester Airport

Last month was Manchester Airport's busiest December and Christmas on record with more than 1.8m passengers using the airport -an increase of 20% on December 2015. The UK's third largest airport is also celebrating a record breaking year after adding more than 2million extra passengers in 2016.   … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport to sponsor Birmingham Pride

Manchester Airport, the UK’s third largest, is joining forces with Birmingham Pride to be one of the sponsors at this year’s event in May. As part of the sponsorship the airport will brand and name the Cabaret Marquee Stage, which will now be known as The Manchester Airport Cabaret Marquee. As … [Read more...]

DSG Auto awarded ‘Honest John’ HAT award

Stockport's DSG Auto Contracts has been given a top HAT award from Telegraph motoring correspondent Honest John. Cheadle based DSG Auto Contracts Ltd has been awarded an Honest John Highly Approved Trader - HAT - Award 2017, in the category 'Car Buying & Leasing'. DSG is an independent new … [Read more...]

Do you know the drone code?

If a drone is on your Christmas wish list, do you know the drone code? Manchester Airport's festive tips can help. Drones are still popular presents and with Christmas just around the corner, they will probably be underneath numerous people’s trees this festive season. They may seem like a fun, … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific adds more flights to Manchester

Cathay Pacific will boost UK connectivity with additional flights to Manchester offering more choice and flexibility. Cathay Pacific will be introducing more flights to both Manchester and Gatwick airports with up to six services a day between Hong Kong and London in 2017; Manchester to receive … [Read more...]

Jet2 100 new jobs at Manchester Airport

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...]

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...]