The operator behind Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), has issued a statement following the government's recent announcement of plans to allow international leisure travel to resume from 17th May. The group's CEO, Charlie Cornish (pictured), … [Read more...]
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Two Hotels Top Out At Airport City Manchester
Airport City Manchester has reached another construction milestone as it tops out on the development's new Ibis Budget and Holiday Inn. Scheduled to open in early 2022, these two major hotel developments will deliver 542 new hotel beds and create in the region of 350 jobs. Forming part of Airport … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group seeks waivers on financial penalties as pandemic impact continues
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict international travel, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has sought approval from bondholders to waive any penalties on almost £2 billion of bonds and credit facilities. MAG believes that it risks breaching financial covenants on up £1.46 billion in … [Read more...]
MAG reveals pandemic impact on passenger numbers and calls for roadmap for international travel
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called on governments to plot a path to restriction free travel in order to revive the UK's aviation sector. The UK's largest airport group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, revealed that across the first 12 months of the … [Read more...]
Airport City sponsors return of 5km running events
Airport City Manchester has announced its headline sponsorship of the Sale Harriers' annual Sizzler 5km running events, which will return this summer after a year's absence due to the pandemic. Held in Wythenshawe Park, this year’s series, branded as the Airport City Manchester Sizzler 5km, will … [Read more...]
Airport study finds vaccination programme could allow safe summer travel to over 100 countries
A study carried out by Edge Health and Oxera on behalf of Manchester Airports Group has found that the success of the UK's vaccination programme could allow over 100 countries to be added to travel corridor list without risking public health. The research, carried out ahead of the Government's … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus to create 120 new jobs with four new routes from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is set to create up to 120 new jobs at Manchester Airport following the addition of four direct transatlantic services from the northern hub. Aer Lingus will commence the new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, to Barbados … [Read more...]
Northern airports make joint call for support for travel sector
The Managing Director of Manchester Airport, along with bosses from five other Northern airports, has called on government to back the sector in the upcoming Budget. Leaders of Northern England's airports have written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to recognises the importance of … [Read more...]
American Airlines withdraws service to Manchester Airport
US-based carrier, American Airlines, has withdrawn its single service to Manchester Airport, following a sharp drop in transatlantic travel during the coronavirus pandemic. When coronavirus restrictions on travel are lifted, American Airlines will not resume flying from Manchester Airport to … [Read more...]
SunExpress to launch direct flights from Manchester to Antalya
Airline SunExpress is to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to Antalya, Turkey, from March 2021. The airline, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will begin flying twice-weekly to the popular summer holiday destination from 26th March 2021, with tickets already on … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic’s first Manchester to Islamabad flight takes off
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first flights to Islamabad, Pakistan from Manchester Airport as part of the airline's continued ramping up of services from the Northern hub. The first plane servicing this new route took off on 10th December and is one of a number of new Asian routes for the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group reports 80% drop in half-year revenue
Manchester Airports Group has seen its revenue fall by 80% compared to last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, its latest published figures indicate. The UK's largest airport operator, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, revealed revenues of £102.4 million in the … [Read more...]
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