Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport, for a fourth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade. The award comes after a magnificent 2017 for Manchester Airport, […]
Numbers continue to increase at the UK’s third biggest airport, as more than 3 million people passed through Manchester Airport in July. It sees the airport’s annual rolling total reach 27.2 million people, a year-on-year increase of 12%. The rise in numbers coincides with the busiest day in the airport’s 79-year history. As well as […]
Manchester Airport has begun work on its 10-year, £1 billion transformation programme, which will deliver a major boost to UK’s growth prospects and international competitiveness. This projects will reinforce Manchester Airport’s standing as the UK’s global hub in the North of England, enabling better and more international connections and supporting economic growth across the North. […]
Airport operator Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has released a fly-through video showcasing early design renderings of its development plans for Terminal 2 (T2) at Manchester Airport. The transformation of T2 into the airport’s main terminal is a key component of MAG’s £1bn (US$1.2bn) investment program. Key elements of the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme include: the […]
Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for a new brand of lounge that will open in Terminal Three in April costing £1.6 million. 1903, named after the year of the Wright Brothers first flight, will hold up to 71 people and provide a more premium offering for passengers looking to get their holidays off to a […]
Manchester Airport in northwest England served 25 million passengers in a year for the first time since opening in 1938, equating to year-on-year growth of 9.3%. The 25 millionth passenger received a wealth of prizes including a pair of return tickets to San Francisco from Thomas Cook Airlines, FastTrack passes, and access to the airport’s […]
Manchester Airport has completed the £1.9 million upgrade of the Escape Lounge in Terminal 2 just in time for the UK’s big summer getaway. The facelift has allowed the airport to expand the lounge and increase its capacity by a third, so it is now capable of accommodating up to 212 passengers. According to operator, MAG, […]
