The vision of creating a new rapid transit bus scheme between Stockport and Manchester Airport moved a step closer, as the funding to further develop the proposals has been secured from the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund. Working in partnership, Stockport Council, Cheshire East Council, … [Read more...]
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Ryanair to recruit 200 additional cabin crew
Irish airline Ryanair is set to recruit new staff and will be looking to attract from the Manchester area. Ryanair, who currently employs over 9,000 cabin crew, is seeking to employ a further 200 and will be hosting events in Manchester, creating openings for potential employees looking to … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers at Manchester Airport continue to fly high
Passenger numbers at Manchester Airport grew by four per cent in March, compared to the same month last year, as nearly two million people passed through the UK’s third busiest airport. March saw 1,988,233 passengers use the airport’s three terminals. That means 27,882,845 passengers have flown in … [Read more...]
Emirates recruiting pilots in Manchester
Emirates is recruiting and holding a Pilot Roadshow to attract experienced and technically proficient commercial pilots to fly its growing network of international routes. Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, will be holding a Pilot Roadshow offering a great … [Read more...]
Menzies acquires Stockport based Airline Services
Aviation services specialist Menzies Aviation has acquired Stockport based Aircraft De-icing specialist Aviation Services, expanding its service portfolio across UK airports. Based at over 200 airport locations across 6 continents, Menzies offer land-side and airside services tailored to their … [Read more...]
New Trio at Manchester Airport Terminal Three
Passengers travelling through Manchester Airport Terminal Three will soon get the chance to try three new food and beverage outlets, which opened this week. Offering passengers a mix of options, the outlets will provide additional choice to the six outlets already in operation airside. Operated by … [Read more...]
Long Haul routes success for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has revealed its most popular long haul routes from across its regional catchment area. As the last financial year comes to a close, the UK’s third biggest airport, Manchester, has unveiled the most popular long-haul routes chosen by its 27.8m passengers across its extensive … [Read more...]
GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit
Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
Easter Weekend Set To Be Busy At Manchester Airport
With Easter on the horizon, Manchester Airport is issuing travel advice to its 160,000 travellers who are set to depart this weekend at the start of what is expected to be its busiest year on record. As the airport is set to be busier, passengers are reminded to allow extra time to complete their … [Read more...]
Primera Air expands in the UK with flights from Manchester
Low cost airline Primera Air is launching new flights from Manchester to Malaga for Winter 2018. The flights will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from October 29 2018. Fares start from €35 one way with flights available to book on … [Read more...]
Manchester’s Runway Visitor Park Easter holidays Extravaganza
Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park is hosting an Easter Extravaganza for families including a Free Giant Easter Egg Hunt, a Children’s Flight Academy, Concorde Tour and Easter Meal and Fairground rides Looking for a day out that will really take off? Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park … [Read more...]
Emirates Appoints a New Head for UK
Emirates, who operate three flights a day to Manchester Airport, has announced the appointment of Richard Jewsbury as the new Divisional Vice President of the UK from 1 April 2018. Mr Jewsbury will take over from Laurie Berryman, who retires from the airline on 31 March. In his role, Richard will … [Read more...]