Manchester Airport News
Kuwait Airways to launch new Manchester route
Kuwait Airways is launching direct flights to Manchester, in a move seen as a boost to the economies of both Kuwait and the north on England. The flights will operate three times weekly from 1 May.
Manchester Airport to reopen second runway
To allow for the additional flight movements, Manchester Airport t is set to reopen its second runway from next Tuesday. Plans are also in place to gradually reopen the third terminal at the airport.
First UK Tribe hotel under construction at Manchester Airport
Airport City Manchester has commenced work on the construction of a brand new 412-bedroom Tribe hotel. It will be the first property from the brand in the UK.
MAG preparing for bumper half term traveller numbers
Manchester Airport is expecting February half-term to be one of its busiest periods since the pandemic began, as passengers respond to the removal of testing requirements.
Manchester Airport seeks 500 new staff
Manchester Airports Group is looking to recruit more than 500 staff at Manchester Airport in passenger security roles, with other vacancies in areas including customer service, car parks and hospitality.
Aer Lingus to return to Barbados in November
Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to Barbados will return for take-off this coming winter, with the non-stop route recommencing from November 2nd.
Turkish Airlines adds two routes out of Manchester
Turkish Airlines will be operating direct daily flights from Manchester to Antalya starting from April 1st. A new daily route to Dalaman will start the following day.
Ryanair adds Menorca route this summer
Ryanair has added an additional route to its summer schedule, with plans to fly from Manchester to Menorca twice a week from May unveiled as the schedule is rebuilt.
Manchester Airports Group looks toward bright summer
According to data from November, the group was serving around 60 per cent of pre-pandemic traffic, with London Stansted recovering at the fastest rate overall.
MAG launches UK recruitment drive
In a further sign the aviation sector may be turning a corner following the Covid-19 pandemic, MAG has confirmed more than 1,000 jobs are available at its airports in the UK.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to return to Manchester Airport
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence services to Dhaka and Sylhet from Boxing Day and will fly twice a week until March 28th on the state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft.