Almost 2m passengers came through Manchester Airport in February – a new record for the month More than half those passengers travelled during the half term period as families sought out sun and city breaks Every single passenger queued for less than 15 minutes before reaching security Manchester Airport starts to gear up for Easter… Read the full press release
Almost 700,000 passengers expected during half-term getaway This comes after 1.8m passengers came through last month – making it the airport’s busiest January on record 99.9% of passengers queued for less than 15 minutes to get through security (IN SHORT) Manchester Airport celebrates its busiest January on record, with 1.8 million passengers passing through its… Read the full press release
Nearly 33,000 passengers flew between Manchester and Beijing from July to December 2023, a 104% increase on the first half of the year More than 117,000 passengers also travelled between Manchester and Hong Kong last year Representatives from the airport to take part in city centre street parade to mark the start of the Year… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of young people from the North West are set to benefit from new sustainability lessons delivered at Manchester Airport’s on-site Aerozone. As part of its commitment to creating a more sustainable future, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which also runs London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, has… Read the full press release
August was the busiest month of the year for Manchester Airport with 3.1m people travelling through the Northern hub More than 98% of people queued for less than 15 minutes at security and 93% said their experience was good or excellent Managing Director hails the summer as “one of the best ever” and looks to… Read the full press release
Almost three million people travelled through Manchester Airport in July 96 per cent of those passengers got through security in under 15 minutes August set to be the busiest month of the year, with up to 107,000 passengers coming through per day. Manchester, UK, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is gearing up… Read the full press release
More than 100,000 people fly to the US every month from Manchester, with around 20,000 American-born people living in the North West New York, Houston, Orlando and Atlanta all served by direct flights from UK’s global gateway in the North, with Las Vegas flights set to start next summer The US is Greater Manchester’s largest… Read the full press release
Jobs fair event will take place at Wythenshawe Forum on Wednesday 26 April Over 500 jobs available with around a dozen employers in security, customer services, baggage handling, hospitality and construction For more information see www.manchesterairport.co.uk/recruitment Manchester, UK, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport and its on-site partners will be recruiting for roles as… Read the full press release
Quarterly meeting sees 22 organisations across Greater Manchester receive grants Beneficiaries include sport clubs, Scout groups and community arts projects For more information or to apply for a grant see: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community Manchester, UK, 2023-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has announced it will donate more than £36,000 to community-led projects… Read the full press release
Jobs fair will take place at Manchester Chamber of Commerce tomorrow between 10:00 and 14:00 Positions on offer with airport operator MAG include roles in security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Ground handling agent Swissport seeks ramp and baggage agents, lounge hosts and customer service agents For more information see www.manchesterairport.co.uk/recruitment Manchester, UK, 2023-Feb-09… Read the full press release
Jobs fair will take place at Manchester Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 7 February 1,500 jobs on offer with more than 20 employers Positions on offer with the airport include roles in security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Other airport-based firms represented at the jobs fair include baggage handling agents, retailers and construction partners… Read the full press release
New facilities will provide a great airport experience and attract new routes to the UK’s global gateway in the North Investment will unlock billions in economic value for the North, supporting thousands of new jobs over the next decade More than 500 jobs to be created in two-year construction phase Manchester, UK, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Northern hub served more than 1.7 million passengers in December 2022, equivalent to around 88% of pre-pandemic levels Total passenger numbers for the 2022 calendar year stood at more than 23 million Continued strong recovery driven by expansion of route network, with key pre-pandemic services restored and new ones added Manchester, UK, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Northern hub served more than 1.7 million passengers in December 2022, equivalent to around 88% of pre-pandemic levels Total passenger numbers for the 2022 calendar year stood at more than 23 million Continued strong recovery driven by expansion of route network, with key pre-pandemic services restored and new ones added Manchester, UK, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel… Read the full press release
UK’s third largest airport and leading decarbonisation cluster create partnership to take forward plans to make hydrogen-fuelled flying a reality Pipeline would make Manchester Airport the first in the UK to secure a direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners from the mid-2030s. Duo of Government Ministers back partnership, announced at Manchester Airport… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has today (11 October) announced an expansion on its service between Manchester and Aberdeen as it responds to growing demand. Up from its current three return services per day to Aberdeen, the airline has expanded its offering on the route and… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways flights, operated by Danish airline SUN-AIR, will restart between Manchester and Billund on 31 October 2022. After a break of more than two years, the route will resume five times a week flown on SUN-AIR’s Dornier 328 Jet aircraft. Flights will operate on Monday mornings… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has today (12 October) announced an expansion programme from its largest base in Aberdeen, where it operates more flights than every other airline combined. As part of its Summer 2023 programme, Loganair has added an extra flight on its services to… Read the full press release
Jobs fair to take place on Thursday 22nd September in Wythenshawe Hundreds of roles on offer at the Northern hub with MAG and its third parties on site Positions include security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Recruitment drive comes as the airport continues to plan ahead for increasing passenger numbers ahead of busy winter season… Read the full press release
Schools invited to bid for £25,000 of funding for a garden, play area or outdoor learning space, with 2nd place prize of £10,000 and 3rd place prize of £5,000 also on offer Airport Trust Fund has given more than £3.5m to local causes over 25 years Competition welcomed by Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane Applications must be made… Read the full press release
Latest quarterly meeting sees 16 organisations benefit from grants Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund is celebrating its 25th year, with more than £3.5m donated so far Among beneficiaries are allotments, junior football clubs and scout groups For more information or to apply for a grant see: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community Manchester, UK, 2022-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen… Read the full press release
Competition is open to Year 9 and Year 10 pupils from schools across Manchester and Cheshire Competition for young entrepreneurs resumes after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic Pupils compete to win a VIP theatre evening out and will raise cash for charity in the process Manchester, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — MAG has announced the appointment of Chris Woodroofe as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport. Chris was previously Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where he oversaw a step-change in passenger experience and a major programme of operational improvements. Prior to that,… Read the full press release
Panel will complement the work and ongoing achievements of Gatwick’s Accessibility Forum and Passenger Advisory PRM Group Ann Frye – international specialist in the transport needs of disabled and older people – to chair the panel Aviation Minister: “Gatwick’s continued work on accessibility is helping to open up new opportunities and experiences, ensuring the aviation network is truly open… Read the full press release
Professionally trained agents now guide passengers through the airport, help them read documents or even find their bag on the luggage carousel Chair of easyJet’s Accessibility Advisory Group, Lord David Blunkett, says this: “will be life changing in terms of providing equality to passengers with no or little sight” New service is part of Gatwick’s ambition… Read the full press release
Innovative biometric technology could simplify and speed up airport processes with self-boarding gates helping to reduce queues Security also improved as system reduces risk of human error 10,000 easyJet passengers set to take part in European flight trial LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of… Read the full press release
Airport’s £2.7 billion investment programme and North Terminal transformation recognised, while maintaining strong customer service Airline Moves project also cited after airport’s three biggest airlines seamlessly switch terminals over 72 hours Award is Gatwick’s third of this kind in recent months LONDON, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the… Read the full press release
Airport of the Year at National Transport Awards Outstanding Sustainability Programme at Airports Going Green awards Digital In-House Team of the Year and Best Corporate App at Digital Impact Awards London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This week – at separate ceremonies – Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards, a… Read the full press release
easyJet to move to the North Terminal from 24 January British Airways and Virgin Atlantic switch terminals from 25 January The transition has been planned for two years – Gatwick is ready LONDON, 2016-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of Gatwick’s major carriers will move terminals in January. British Airways will move to the South… Read the full press release
Chris Woodroofe appointed following ten years in key senior roles at Gatwick Scott Stanley appointed Chief Development Officer Appointments mark a new and exciting chapter for Gatwick’s transformation LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced that Chris Woodroofe will become Chief Operating Officer driving Gatwick’s future growth and performance through infrastructure,… Read the full press release