Passengers numbers at Manchester Airport in May have been boosted by the introduction of new long-haul flights and the promise of additional routes to Addis Ababa and Mumbai later this year. The UK's 3rd largest airport reported nearly 2.5 million passengers passing through its three terminals in … [Read more...]
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Plans to Ease Congestion at Manchester Airport
Plans to ease congestion at Manchester Airport have been announced that are designed to reduce overcrowding on it's terminal forecourts. In March, it was announced a forecourt management plan was being introduced, including the creation of a new drop-off zone, from where passengers will be … [Read more...]
Manchester to Seattle flights take to the skies
The spirit of Seattle took off on it's inaugural flight from Manchester to Seattle at an American jazz-themed event. 250 lucky customers on Sunday’s inaugural flight were swept up in the Seattle spirit at check-in with an invitation to a gate celebration. At the gate, a jazz band created a party … [Read more...]
80th Birthday Celebrations Take Off at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport's 80th birthday celebrations are set for take off as part of a wide-ranging programme of activity with passengers, communities and colleagues past and present. The airport’s “oak” anniversary celebrations will emphasise its regional roots and global branches, telling the story of … [Read more...]
Manchester to Mumbai direct flight announced
MAJOR BOOST FOR THE NORTH AS DIRECT MANCHESTER TO MUMBAI FLIGHTS ANNOUNCED 500,000 people across the North set to benefit International Trade Secretary says service will boost Northern Powerhouse Flights start 5th November four times a week with Jet Airways The North’s first ever … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa
Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches Northern Ireland campaign
Manchester Airport has launched a new marketing campaign to attract passengers from Northern Ireland to its long-haul network. The multi-platform campaign aims to target the 135,000 passengers a year that currently connect to long haul routes via other UK airports. Manchester Airport’s campaign … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways sees flights triple from Doha to Manchester
Qatar Airways is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operating direct flights from Manchester to Doha connecting passengers to over 150 destinations. With over 832 flights a year operating on the Manchester to Doha route, Qatar Airways connects Manchester passengers around the world including … [Read more...]
1,000 roles on offer at Manchester Airport Jobs Fair
Job seekers from across the region have been given a boost as more than 400 jobs have been added to the Manchester Airport Jobs Fair, taking the total to more than 1,000. The Manchester Airport Jobs Fair takes place on Thursday 26th April at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The Point complex from … [Read more...]
VLM to launch new flights from Manchester to Belgium
Leading Belgian airline, VLM, will launch new services from Manchester to Belgium - into Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges - from 1 October 2018. The airline will serve Antwerp twice daily Monday to Friday, with daily flights over the weekend. Additionally, the Ostend-Bruges service will operate once a … [Read more...]
Lasting legacy of transformation at Manchester Airport
More than a dozen businesses are set to leave a lasting legacy of £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport as they sign a pledge to invest in future talent and recruit apprenticeships to work on the project. A target of 150 apprenticeships has been written into principal contractor Laing … [Read more...]
600 jobs on offer at Manchester Airport
More than 600 jobs at Manchester Airport are on offer as the UK's 3rd largest airport gears up for its busiest 12 months on record. Job-seekers from across the region are being invited to attend a special event on Thursday 26th April at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The Point complex from 10am … [Read more...]