Manchester Airport News
Aegean Airlines moves into new home at Manchester Airport
Aegean Airlines has become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal 2. Additional cafes and retailers are also opening in the facility.
easyJet adds two winter routes from Manchester
easyJet will launch two new routes from Manchester Airport this winter, with flights now available for Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands as well as to the Isle of Man.
Manchester Airport welcomes new airlines to T2 development
As travel restrictions ease, the airport has confirmed the next airlines to move will be Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines. They follow TUI, Jet2.com and Singapore Airlines.
Manchester welcomes first passengers to new terminal extension
The first passengers travelled through a new terminal extension at Manchester Airport this morning, marking a major milestone in the 83-year history of the location.
Manchester Airport prepares to debut new terminal facility
Manchester Airport has confirmed the first passengers will pass through its new Terminal Two extension on Wednesday. Jet2 and TUI flights will initially operate from the flagship facility.
Covid-19 sends Manchester Airport Group into red for 2021
MAG has reported a loss of £170 million for the year to March 31st, following what the company called an “unprecedented period”. The figure compares to a profit of £378 million a year earlier.
airBaltic launches new Manchester flights
airBaltic has launched new scheduled flights between Manchester and Riga, Latvia. The Latvian airline now connects both cities with two weekly flights.
Modest green list additions not enough, argues travel sector
The travel trade has welcomed a number of new additions to the UK green list unveiled by the government, but said much more needs to be done to help the sector.
Aviation sector calls for clarity in green list designation
Manchester Airports Group and Ryanair have launched a legal challenge calling for transparency in the handling of its traffic light travel system by the UK government.
Singapore Airlines to return to Manchester in July
The flight will operate three times weekly to and from Singapore, with an A350-900 aircraft. It is hoped this can gradually increase and include the return of the westbound connection to Houston.
UK travel sector left reeling by Portugal decision
The UK travel sector has reacted with shock and confusion to a decision by the government to remove Portugal from the green list of safe travel destinations.
MAG calls for testing reduction for summer travel
The operator - which runs Manchester and Stansted airports - said some PCR testing could be avoided if governments worked together on sequencing and sharing data on variants.