Manchester Airport News
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to return to Manchester Airport
The national flag carrier of Bangladesh has announced its return to Manchester Airport, with a new service to Sylhet and Dhaka set to start in the new year. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will fly three times a week from the airport to the Bangladeshi capital and Sylhet.
Manchester Airport to offer luggage collection through Airportr
This will be the first time Airportr has collaborated with an airport operator to create a fully integrated baggage service, which allows passengers to check-in baggage before arriving at the airport.
Virgin Atlantic to expand Manchester service for winter season
As part of the plans the carrier has announced new flights from its northern base, the opening of a new Clubhouse and the refurbishment of Virgin Holidays’ v-room at the airport.
Manchester Airport seeks to maximise HS2 benefits
Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, has met with Mark Thurston, chief executive of HS2, to discuss the potential for the new train line to boost the northern economy.
New ad campaign from Manchester Airport promotes north of England
Some of the north if England’s most-loved attractions, high-flying businesses and world-famous institutions are set to be showcased to nearly 30 million people at Manchester Airport.
Manchester Airport reaches new passenger milestone
MAG, the owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, has this month seen a 1.8 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers.
Profits up at Manchester Airports Group despite Brexit fears
Manchester Airports Group has reported adjusted EBITDA of £380 million for the year to March 31st, up 5.9 per cent on the previous year. The increased was supported by a significant programme of investment in new facilities and infrastructure at Manchester and London Stansted, the group said in a statement.
MAG calls for government focus on north of England as passenger numbers rise
MAG saw passenger numbers grow by 3.3 per cent in May as the group’s airports entered the start of a summer season which is predicted to see continued growth. The company is the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports.
MAG records strong passenger growth at UK airports
MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, saw passenger numbers grow by four per cent in April. The news comes as the airports prepare to enter their busy summer season.
Manchester Airports Group raises £350m in new bond issue
MAG has successfully raised £350 million in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25-year bond, issued at an interest rate of 2.875 per cent. The company has disclosed that the order book for the bond was four times oversubscribed.
Jacobs selected for design role at new PremiAir terminal in Manchester
Jacobs has been selected by Manchester Airports Group to design its new PremiAir terminal, offering a unique “private jet experience” for passengers flying on commercial airlines.
MAG bids to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria
MAG has entered a bid to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria for the next 35 years. Along with its consortium partner BCEG, the Chinese construction giant, MAG submitted its formal bid to the transport ministry in Sofia.