Manchester Airport’s Environmental Specialist Leads Efforts Towards Sustainable Aviation

(IN SHORT) Karen Wallis, Environmental Specialist at Manchester Airport, shares insights into the airport’s environmental management strategies and initiatives aimed at reducing its ecological footprint. Wallis discusses the diverse responsibilities of her role, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication in implementing environmentally friendly practices across the airport. From waste recycling projects to staff training… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking February

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

Easter Fun Takes Flight: Join Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park

Tickets just £15 for children and £20 for adults – for more information see www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk (IN SHORT) Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) is hosting an egg-citing event called “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” over the Easter weekend. Youngsters will have the opportunity to explore the iconic Concorde aircraft and participate in designing Concorde-inspired Easter Eggs… Read the full press release

Engage in Manchester Airport’s Chandelier Redesign Project: Your Chance to Inspire Terminal 2’s New Art Installation

Manchester airport is working with Manchester School of Architecture students and a local sculpture artist to reimagine its iconic chandeliers The new project will see one of the old chandeliers used to produce a brand-new installation that will be displayed at the heart of the new Terminal 2 Members of the public are now being… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Records Busiest January Ever, Anticipates Continued Growth with New Routes and Terminal Expansion

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

Manchester Airport Celebrates Lunar New Year Amid Surge in Beijing Travel

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 Airport’s £1.3bn Transformation Program Marks One Year Milestone with Significant Progress

In the year since the second phase of work started on phase two of Manchester Airport’s transformation programme started many important milestones have been reached This includes the installation of a new baggage system, the demolition of the old security hall in Terminal 2 and the creation of hundreds of new jobs The project will… Read the full press release

Ugandan Children’s Choir Delights Passengers at Manchester Airport During UK and Ireland Tour

The New Life Choir from Uganda is touring the UK and Ireland on behalf of the charity Abaana, which is raising funds to support Ugandan children in escaping poverty The group of 20 primary school children performed for passengers while they waited for a connecting flight at Manchester Airport and were treated to breakfast and… Read the full press release

Winter Travel Tips: How to Prepare for Snowy Airport Journeys

(IN SHORT) As snowy weather can disrupt travel plans, the article provides handy hints for travelers preparing to visit the airport during adverse weather conditions. Travelers are advised to stay updated on airline communications through emails and social media, plan their journeys in advance, allow extra time, and monitor travel conditions. When driving to the… Read the full press release

Smart Tips for Maximizing Your Holiday Savings from Manchester Airport

(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport offers tips for holidaymakers to make the most of their travel savings. The article suggests starting with destination research and budgeting to find the best value-for-money locations. It advises on flexible booking dates and days of the week for cheaper flights and recommends considering package deals for added convenience. For the… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Hosts Autumn Leaves Lunch for Over-65s, Celebrating 85 Years

(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport recently brought back its beloved Autumn Leaves event, treating more than 170 individuals over the age of 65 to a delightful afternoon of entertainment and a sponsored three-course lunch. This annual event, initiated by the airport in 2011, is a gesture of goodwill for pensioners from Woodhouse Park and neighboring areas…. Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Aerozone Launches New Sustainability Curriculum to Educate Young People on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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

Manchester Airport Celebrates Record Passenger Numbers and High Customer Satisfaction in August

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

Manchester Airport Poised for Busiest Month of the Year Following Strong Summer Start

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

Manchester Airport Shares Handy Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Babies and Young Children

Manchester, UK, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Few things are as fun or as exciting as a family holiday, but travelling through an airport with young children can sometimes be a challenge. Millions of passengers travel through Manchester Airport every summer, many of whom will be young families taking their first trips abroad together…. Read the full press release

Discover Houston and Atlanta: Lesser-Known US Destinations from Manchester Airport

Manchester, UK, 2023-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is the only English airport outside London serving the USA. Last year hundreds of thousands of passengers from the North took advantage of having flights to destinations like New York and Orlando on their doorstep. But we also fly to some lesser-known US cities too,… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two Shines in Red, White, and Blue as Passengers Depart for Independence Day Celebrations in the United States

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

Manchester Airport to host jobs fair with 500+ vacancies available

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

Manchester Airport releases ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ featuring stories from children who have flown through the airport, to celebrate World Book Day and Easter travel season

Pupils from nine primary schools across Manchester Airport’s catchment area provide short stories and poems for ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ Stories include a girl’s trip to China to see pandas and the adventures of a magic doll which escapes from a suitcase Books also include a range of fun puzzles and activities and will… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund Donates Over £36,000 to Local Projects, Supporting Not-for-Profit Initiatives and Community-Led Organizations

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

Manchester Airport Offers 1,500 Job Opportunities at Upcoming Jobs Fair

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

Manchester Airport’s AeroZone Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Educating Young Minds

Facility was opened by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, on 7 February last year More than 3,500 school pupils have benefitted since its launch AeroZone offers teaching space and interactive zones designed to teach children about workings of an airport and careers on offer For more information on AeroZone, download the AeroZone brochure here, or… Read the full press release

1,500 Job Opportunities Await at Manchester Airport Jobs Fair

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

Manchester Airport announces £440m investment to create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth in the North

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

Manchester Airport Ends 2022 with Strong Passenger Performance: Figures Show 90% of Pre-Pandemic Levels of Traffic in December

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

Manchester Airport Ends 2022 with Strong Passenger Performance, Serving 90% of Pre-Pandemic Numbers in December

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

Manchester Airport Expects Surge in Summer Bookings as ‘Blue Monday’ Approaches

Manchester, UK, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is expecting to see a spike in bookings for the summer over the coming weeks, with travellers keen to cast off the post-Christmas blues and plan their next getaway. January is a particularly busy time for forward bookings from holidaymakers seeking summer sun and an… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport partners with HyNet to secure direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners

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 Airport welcomes expansion of Loganair’s service between Manchester and Aberdeen

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 Airport welcomes resumption of British Airways flights to Billund, Denmark

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