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Manchester Airport ends naked scanner trial
Manchester Airport has confirmed today that its trial of “naked” body scanners will end in October when testing will also begin on a new generation of privacy friendly security scanners.
Manchester Airport Group boosts UK market share
Manchester Airport Group has grown its share of the UK aviation market by 0.4% to 15.8%, increasing passenger numbers across the group by 1.5m to 24.0m, which represents the first annual increase since 2008.
Virgin Atlantic launches first domestic service in UK
Virgin Atlantic is launching flights from London Heathrow to Manchester Airport in the airline’s first foray into the domestic market. The new route, will be operated with three daily flights to Manchester using Airbus A319 aircraft, will commence in March.
Manchester Airport hit by fog diversions
Eight flights have been diverted from Manchester Airport overnight due to fog in the local area and poor visibility. Four have since returned and the remaining flights are expected to return during the morning.
Papers Please: Boy boards plane without passport
Security chiefs at Manchester Airport have been left red faced after an 11 year-old-boy was able to board a Jet2 plane alone, without a passport. The child was only discovered on board the flight to Rome when other passengers became concerned for his welfare.
Manchester Airport fuel crisis investigation underway
An investigation is underway after Manchester Airport ran out of fuel for the first time in its history. A total of 13 flights were delayed – 12 for less than 30 minutes and one for two and a half hours, according to the airport.
Fuel shortage sees delays at Manchester Airport
Some departures out of Manchester Airport are experiencing modest delays as planes wait to refuel following production problems at a refinery in Merseyside. No cancellations or diversions have been reported as the airport battles to return to normal service.
Manchester Airport unveils £659m Airport City plans
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has unveiled plans for the development of a £659million ‘Airport City’ which will be ‘the first of its kind’ at Manchester Airport in the North West of England.
Passenger delays at Manchester T1 following bomb scare
Manchester Airport has warned that disruptions may continue after hundreds of passengers were evacuated from Terminal 1 yesterday when a suspicious bag was discovered at the main security search area.
Top consultant stokes body scanner cancer fears
A leading hospital consultant has refused to go through an X-ray scanner at Manchester Airport, claiming it could give him cancer. The eye specialist, who was flying to Switzerland on business, said: “X-rays are known to cause cancer and I think somebody will get cancer from this body scanner whether it’s me or someone else.”
Manchester Airport reveals latest upgrade
Manchester Airport has unveiled the final stages of its major terminal redevelopment project. Following in the footsteps of Terminals 1 and 2, Terminal 3 has been given a make over with passengers deciding what improvements were needed.
Manchester Airport to undergo £400m expansion
Manchester Airport is to undergo a £400m development and create more than 7,000 jobs. The project comes as part of the UK government’s new scheme to create 21 new Enterprise zones to stimulate economic growth and employment.