Manchester Airport has unveiled a new look, expanded Escape Lounge in Terminal Two. The airport has spent £1.9m on the lounge which has increased in capacity by a third with room for up to 212 passengers. The new-look Escape Lounge will provide passengers with an area away from the hustle and … [Read more...]
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New taxi rank to open at Stockport Exchange
The new taxi rank and bus stops at Stockport Exchange and railway station are set to open, making it easier for passengers and residents to change between different stages of their journey. Visitors to the station will have seen the transformation taking place in this area over the past few … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers at Manchester airport fly higher
Passenger numbers at Manchester airport have broken the 24 million barrier for the first time. 2.5 million passengers flew out of the UK’s third biggest airport in June alone as new flights to China have fuelled the growth, leading to a moving annual total to 24,095,206, a 7.21% increase year on … [Read more...]
Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line
Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line. Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]
Highways agency update on local major motorway schemes
The motorway network around Stockport and Greater Manchester is undergoing a major scheme of work in the Smart Motorway project. The scheme is designed to cut congestion and improve journey times on parts of the M60 between junction 8 at Sale and to junction 20 Rochdale on the M62 in Greater … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers grow at Manchester Airport as new long haul routes launch
New flight services to both coasts of the United States helped drive a seven per cent increase in passenger numbers at Manchester Airport last month. Thomas Cook kicked-off services to both Los Angeles and Boston during the month, while Jet2.com also launched a route to Girona, in the Costa … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse boost as first direct Manchester to China flight takes off
Today marks a major milestone in the drive to create a Northern Powerhouse, as the first ever direct, scheduled flight from anywhere outside of London to mainland China launches, from Manchester Airport. The Hainan Airlines service to Beijing takes off from Manchester Airport today. Announced in … [Read more...]
Businesses can benefit from sustainable travel choices
Sustainable travel choices, the secrets revealed on Monday 27th June at Stockport Town Hall at 10am Transport for Greater Manchester’s Travel Choices team are going to be armed with all the information you need to help your business to embrace sustainable commuting and business travel. Come … [Read more...]
Norwegian’s two new Manchester routes are cleared for take-off this week
Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its growth at Manchester Airport with the addition of two new routes to Malaga and Alicante taking-off this week. Passengers in Manchester and the North West now have access to approximately 130,000 more seats in time for the summer with fares from … [Read more...]
Manchester to Boston ‘weekender’ takes off for Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Boston took off yesterday, marking its latest milestone as the biggest long haul carrier from Manchester. The Boston Weekender programme, which runs twice a week throughout June to the middle of September, will take culture vultures and explorers for a … [Read more...]
BUMPER YEAR FOR CARGO AND FREIGHT AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
The growth in long haul flights to key markets from Manchester Airport has delivered a significant trade boost to the region where Manchester Airport's strong Middle East links resulted in more than 50,000 tonnes being shipped to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. The last financial year was the best … [Read more...]
New direct route to Beijing set to boost region’s economy
Business leaders, universities and tourism chiefs say a new direct flight from the North West to China will deliver a major boost to the region. Hainan Airlines will start flying from Manchester Airport to Beijing from June 10. It is the first ever direct service from the North to mainland … [Read more...]