Manchester Airport News
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.
Aviation leaders call for further support in Budget
Leaders of gateways in all parts of the north of England have written to Boris Johnson urging him to recognise the importance of aviation to his “levelling-up Britain” ambitions.
Jet2.com to launch Toulouse flights in 2022
Jet2.com has unveiled plans for the launch of flights from Manchester Airport to Toulouse for summer 2022. The leisure airline said the move illustrated its commitment to the south of France.
SunExpress to launch Antalya connection from Manchester
SunExpress will launch a direct flight between Manchester Airport and Antalya in Turkey on March 26th. The route will be served twice per week before going up to four times a week from May 30th.
MAG reports huge losses for summer season
The company – which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports – saw passenger numbers across its operations fall 89 per cent during the six months to September 30th.
Virgin Atlantic returns to Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has returned to its home in the north, Manchester Airport, with the relaunch of flights to Barbados. The return also sees the introduction of its Boeing 787 to the airport for the first time.
MAG unveils new Covid-19 testing facilities across three airports
The operator will offer a full range of tests – RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, rapid antigen and antibody - to all passengers using Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports.
Manchester Airport cuts operations to one terminal
With England returning to a national lockdown for a minimum period of four weeks, the airport is moving all its operations into terminal one in response to the drop in passenger numbers.
MAG warns 900 jobs could go following Covid-19 slump
Manchester Airports Group has confirmed as many as 900 jobs could go across its UK airports as travel continues to slump in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cargo demand buoys Manchester Airports Group
An increasing reliance on e-commerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the Manchester Airports Group.
Aer Lingus Regional launches Manchester-Belfast connection
Beginning today, the airline will operate up to four daily return flights from Manchester Airport to Belfast City Airport.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.