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London Airports prepare for record passenger numbers as festive getaway begins
Airports in London are preparing for the busy Christmas period, with millions of passengers expected to fly out of the UK on festive breaks over the next week.
Ethiopian Airlines takes off from Manchester Airport for Addis Ababa
A landmark route into the heart of Africa has taken off, underlining Manchester Airport’s role in connecting the north of England to the world. Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight left the UK’s third largest airport 100 per cent full and will unlock more than 60 connections across Africa.
All MAG airports report strong November figures
MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, saw continuing growth in November as new long-haul routes saw its airports serve 7.7 per cent more passengers than in the same month last year.
Ethiopian Airlines launches Manchester-Addis Ababa connection, via Brussels
Ethiopian Airlines will commence flights from their second UK destination next week with a four-times-a-week service from Manchester to Addis Ababa.
El AL Israel Airlines to launch Manchester connection next spring
The announcement was made by Michael Strassburger, EL AL Israel Airlines vice president commercial and industry affairs, together with Amir Halevi, director general of Israel Ministry of Tourism.
Manchester Airport celebrates latest milestones in £1b transformation
The milestone celebrations were shared with apprentices who are working on the transformation – the biggest investment in Manchester Airport’s 80-year history – and local businesses that have secured contracts as part of it.
MAG breaks 60m passenger barrier for first time
MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, has served 60 million passengers a year for the first time in its history.
MAG to bid for Sofia Airport concession
The UK-based group already operates three major airports in the UK at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands, which together serve 60 million passengers per year.
New marketing manager for Manchester Airport
Charlotte Shi has joined the third busiest airport in the UK after previously working as a senior lecturer in fashion marketing and branding at Nottingham Trent University and a project consultant for Unibail-Rodamco in Paris.
Manchester Airport celebrates latest milestone in transformation
Manchester Airport is marking one year of construction on the biggest investment project in its history by releasing stunning images showing the work completed so far.
Stansted leads growth at MAG airports in July
Despite a UK-wide heatwave, 3.1 per cent more passengers flew away through MAG’s three airports in July. London Stansted experienced the highest rate of growth in the group, up 7.4 per cent year-on-year to serve 2.8 million passengers in July, its busiest ever.
Jet Airways adds further frequency to Manchester-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, before the first plane has even taken off. The airline will now offer five flights a week to the Indian city, giving people of the North increased flexibility and options.