Manchester Airport News
MAG launches UK recruitment drive
In a further sign the aviation sector may be turning a corner following the Covid-19 pandemic, MAG has confirmed more than 1,000 jobs are available at its airports in the UK.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to return to Manchester Airport
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence services to Dhaka and Sylhet from Boxing Day and will fly twice a week until March 28th on the state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft.
Ryanair adds new Genoa departure from Manchester
Ryanair has announced an additional route for its upcoming summer schedule, flying from Manchester to Genoa. The low-cost carrier will be operating the flight twice weekly from April.
MAG calls for government review of travel restrictions
Manchester Airports Group has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of its new travel restrictions as the group released half-year results.
Aer Lingus takes off for New York for Manchester Airport
Flight EI45 debuts as the airline expands its transatlantic services for customers and marks its first direct flight between the UK and the United States.
MAG sees passenger numbers increase in October
Manchester Airports Group airports served 2.7 million passengers in October, which represented 51 per cent of pre-pandemic traffic compared to the same month in October 2019.
Nouvelair to return to Manchester next spring
Nouvelair has confirmed it will re-launch regular flights from Manchester to Tunisia. The decision comes after what the carrier branded “positive news” on the relaxation of travel restrictions.
Manchester Airport confirms sustainable aviation fuel commitment
Manchester Airport will become the first in the UK to have a direct feed of sustainable aviation fuel thanks to a partnership between Manchester Airports Group and Fulcrum BioEnergy.
Singapore Airlines to relaunch Manchester-Houston connections
Three months after the airline relaunched its direct flights from Manchester to Singapore, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed the return of its non-stop Manchester-Houston service.
MAG launches carbon offset scheme with CarbonClick
Manchester Airports Group has announced it will provide passengers at all three of its airports the ability to offset the carbon emissions from their flights in a new partnership with CarbonClick.
MAG demands two-tier travel system from government
Manchester Airport is calling for the government to introduce a simplified two-tier system for travel, as fresh data revealed the UK aviation sector is slipping even further behind in its recovery.