Manchester Airport News
MAG sees continued growth at UK airports
MAG owned airports in the UK saw continued growth in both passenger numbers and cargo tonnes flown in July. Manchester Airport, the only airport in the UK with two runways apart from London Heathrow, grew 7.4 per cent year on year to handle more than three million passengers in July.
New chief executives at Manchester and Stansted airports in UK
Manchester Airports Group is announcing changes to its executive committee, which will result in new chief executive taking charge at Manchester and London Stansted airports. Ken O’Toole will take up the role of chief executive at London Stansted Airport, while Andrew Cowan will replace him as chief executive at Manchester Airport.
Manchester Airport embarks on £1bn transformation
Manchester Airport is to begin work on its ten year, £1 billion transformation programme.
Manchester Airport begins £1bn transformation programme
The secretary of state for transport, Chris Grayling, has visited Manchester Airport to see work begin on its ten year, £1 billion transformation programme. The programme is designed to deliver a major boost to the UK’s growth prospects and international competitiveness.
Manchester Airport breaks 27m passenger barrier
Manchester Airport has seen a record 27 million people pass through its three terminals in the last 12 months. The UK’s third largest airport passed the milestone for the first time in its 79 year history.
Strong start to summer season for MAG airport in UK
MAG airports saw continued strong growth in both passenger numbers and cargo tonnes flown in May.
Hundreds delayed by Manchester Airport computer glitch
Hundreds of passengers, many from Thomas Cook, have waited for several hours at Manchester Airport after a computer glitch.
Cathay Pacific boosts services from key UK airports
Responding to customer demand, two of Cathay Pacific’s routes between the UK and Hong Kong will this week see a boost in frequency. Gatwick will move to a daily service, while Manchester increases to five flights per week.
Manchester Airport continues double digit passenger growth
Manchester Airport has continued its spell of double-digit growth, with 1.9 million passengers flying through the airport’s three terminals in March, 10.1 per cent more than in March last year.
Cathay Pacific to link Manchester to Hong Kong with new flight
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will be bolstering its frequency in the North West by offering daily flights between Manchester and Hong Kong as of December 2017. The extra services will operate on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Virgin Atlantic kicks off US expansion for Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has kicked off a major growth drive at Manchester Airport, launching the first of a hat trick of new long haul routes to America. The airline waved off its inaugural service to San Francisco, the first ever direct route to northern California from the north of England.
Hainan Airlines to go five times weekly on Manchester-Beijing route
Hainan Airlines plans to increase its Manchester Airport frequency from four flights per week to five from June. This added service will potentially see Hainan Airlines new Dreamliners operating this direct route into Beijing, depending on aircraft availability.