The Government is inviting local businesses to attend a briefing to find out how they can get involved with Office for National Statistics to deliver the 2021 Census. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently finalising its procurement plans for the planning and delivery of the … [Read more...]
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Stockport Station transformation plan revealed
Stockport station plays an integral part in the UK's national connectivity and is an important part of the local and regional transport network, welcoming over 3.5 million passengers a year. The regeneration scheme will better reflect Stockport's position, ensuring the Station and the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport links up with Italian holidays specialists
Italian holiday firm Sardatur Holidays is set to launch from Manchester Airport from July 9 with weekly flights to Sardinia Pictured above : Patrick Alexander and Gianni Bonuglia celebrate the launch of Sardatur Holidays at Manchester Airport Sardatur Holidays is set to launch from Manchester … [Read more...]
Manchester Giants no match for Thomas Cook
The Manchester Giants proved no match for Thomas Cook Airlines when their tallest players from visited the airline's massive hangar. The Manchester Giants proved no match for Thomas Cook Airlines when the tallest players from the basketball team visited the airlines’ massive hangar at Manchester … [Read more...]
SINGAPORE AIRLINES LAUNCH NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY AND NEW CABINS
Singapore Airlines celebrated that all its existing daily flights from Manchester to Singapore, will now fly with brand new aircraft cabins in every class. The aircraft operating the daily service will continue to be a Boeing 777-300ER but fitted with the airline’s latest suite of cabin products. … [Read more...]
Manchester to Beijing flights from June 2016
To celebrate its inaugural flight in June 2016, from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Hainan Airlines has a special one off, limited introductory fare. Returns flights on the first three services (10th, 11th and 13th June) will be priced at just £484 (usual price £775), … [Read more...]
MAG USA adds escape lounge at Oakland
Manchester Airports Group’s USA subsidiary, MAG USA, has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at Oakland International Airport (IATA: OAK). The contract, awarded by the airport’s owner, Port of Oakland, is the second major contract win for the new MAG USA … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to bid on airport’s £1bn transformation
Businesses are being invited to bid for contracts worth up to £500m, as part of Manchester Airport’s £1 bilion 10-year transformation programme. The airport has issued a contract notice for the Terminal Two transformation phase, and includes the design and construction of an extension to the … [Read more...]
More trains from Stockport promised in £1.2bn investment
FirstGroup will continue to run trains from Stockport to Manchester – but has promised more trains at peak times. FirstGroup won the TransPennine Express franchise, beating Stagecoach and a joint venture between Keolis and Go-Ahead and will continue to run TransPennine Express until 2023. It has … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport appoints for £1bn transformation
A Dutch based company has been appointed by Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) as its sole Managed Service Provider to lead on delivery of the £1 billion Manchester Airport Transformation Programme. Arcadis will be responsible for the Programme Management of the entire transformation, encompassing … [Read more...]
Trade Marketing High on Agenda at Manchester Airport
Nico Spyrou’s experience in travel and marketing, previously holding roles in the B2B Marketing team at STA Travel UK, award-winning digital agency Capture Marketing and marketing consultancy JUXDIT, will see him strengthening ties with the trade as well as organising and delivering events … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport record breaking 2m passengers
Numbers continue to grow at Manchester Airport as a record breaking 2m passengers travelled through the UK's 3rd largest airport in October. A record-breaking total of 2,087,149 people travelled through Manchester Airport last month, making it the busiest October in the airport’s 77 year … [Read more...]