Manchester Airport News
Manchester Airports group appoints Chief Executive
The Manchester Airports Group (MAG) – the largest British-owned airport operator – has appointed Charlie Cornish to the position of Group Chief Executive.
Manchester Airport launches free iPhone app
Manchester Airport has launched a free iPhone app aimed at helping passengers using its facilities. Among the features include real time flight information for arrivals and departures, with the ability to view whether a flight is ready to board, and the option to save specific flights into a personal list.
European Commission gives Manchester Airport new body scanner permission
Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 will become the first in Europe to replace hand searching with body scanners as part of the security process after airport bosses secured a unique agreement from the European Commission.
Manchester Airport announces Innovation Summit
Manchester Airport will be hosting its first ever innovation summit, taking place this summer. This inaugural event will provide first class speakers, Q and A panel debates and a world leading technology showcase.
Full body scans become compulsory at Heathrow and Manchester
Passengers using Heathrow and Manchester airports will not be allowed to board their flights if they refuse to undergo a full-body scan. But in a bid to allay privacy fears, the Transport Secretary Lord Adonis promised that the images are deleted “immediately”.
Travel chaos continues
A number of UK airports remain closed due to the adverse weather conditions which are affecting the entire country. Gatwick, Bristol, Exeter and Blackpool all remain closed as snow is cleared from runways.
‘Naked’ scanner begins airport trial
A human X-ray machine which produces “naked” images of passengers is being trialled at Manchester Airport. The scanner can spot any hidden weapons or explosives but also shows up breast inserts, false limbs, piercings, and an outline of people’s genitals.
Andrew Cornish, Managing Director, Manchester Airport @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Andrew Cornish, Managing Director, Manchester Airport gives BTN an update on £45 mn terminal upgrades and train station developments.