Manchester Airport News
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.
MAG sees sharp increases in passenger numbers for June
MAG posted a 6.4 per cent increase in passenger numbers last month, as London Stansted saw new long-haul routes added to departure boards and Manchester had the busiest June in its 80-year history.
Increase in passenger numbers drives profits at Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group has reported its seventh consecutive year of growth in adjusted EBITDA, up 5.8 per cent to £359 million.
MAG acquires Looking4.com for undisclosed sum
The acquisition will enable MAG to improve its ability to distribute and market its own car parking, airport lounges and fast-track products in addition to those at other airports outside of the group.
New travel trade marketing manager for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has appointed a new travel trade marketing manager, as the gateway gears up for its busiest ever summer. Olivia Bussey has joined the UK’s third busiest airport after previously working as a travel consultant for TUI.
MAG to rollout Proof brand across UK airports
MAG is to introduce Proof, a new food-led bar concept which will be entirely owned and operated by its in-house team.
Manchester Airport begins work on new airfield layout
Work has commenced on a new taxiway at Manchester Airport that will help to make its operations more efficient as part of its £1 billion transformation programme.
Virgin Atlantic to grow Manchester operations for summer 2019
Virgin Atlantic has announced significant growth in flights from Manchester, firmly cementing the airline’s commitment to the region. From 2019, the number of flights is set to increase by up to 20 per cent, in what will be the airline’s biggest ever year flying from the city with up to six daily departures.