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Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund supports Covid-19 relief efforts of 15 Greater Manchester organisations

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Funds pledged by Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund will help 15 organisations across Greater Manchester. A total of £21,714.68 has been allocated to groups for projects supporting communities affected by Covid-19, following a surge in applications to the Trust Fund. Donations follow inspirational effort by furloughed Manchester Airport staff, who have used their free time… Read the full press release

Covid-19 relief efforts: Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund supports five Wythenshawe organisations

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Grants awarded as part of special round of funding to help communities through pandemic. Activity packs, cooking equipment and pedometers among items that will be bought using Airport cash. Donations follow volunteer support pledged by furloughed Manchester Airport staff, who have used their free time to help communities. Manchester, UK, 2020-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport employees lead voluntary campaign to support local communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis

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Employees at the UK’s third largest airport are leading an unprecedented voluntary campaign to support local communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis Staff-led initiatives range from a resource pack for homeschooling families to phone calls for the elderly and isolated Thousands of aircraft meals delivered to food banks and schools Manchester, UK, 2020-Jun-03 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport to host Chinese New Year celebrations and announces flights to Shanghai in March

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ear of the Rat sees Manchester Airport commence services to Shanghai in March Huge boost to the 183,000 people across the North who travel there via other means Business and trade boom predicted as existing Chinese routes have already seen a 38% increase in Chinese visitors, average spend per visit increasing by 94% and export… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes WestJet’s direct flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada

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Direct flight to Halifax launching in June with WestJet Service takes only six hours so will be the quickest route to North America Four flights per week on Boeing 737-700 with two classes Excellent onward connectivity including Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton Route set to benefit more than 1,600 companies in the North West that do… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ new services to Dhaka and Sylhet

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate from Manchester Airport to Dhaka and Sylhet three times per week. Service will cater for more than 70,000 people of Bangladeshi origin in the North. New link is announced between Manchester and the two Bangladeshi cities, with delegations to travel in each direction. Partnership will promote commercial ties and knowledge… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport released new images and a video on what to expect on its new “super terminal”

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport today (04 December 2019) revealed the progress made on its £1bn transformation, with several months to go until it opens its new “super terminal.” The UK’s third largest airport also released new images and a video to showcase what passengers using the new facilities can expect,… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes the return of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

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Flights to Dhaka start in January Three flights per week on state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner News announced by Airport CEO during formal visit to Bangladesh led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Huge benefit to 70,000 Bangladeshi population in airport’s vast catchment area Businesses also set to benefit from connectivity Return business class fares from… Read the full press release

Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees attended employment fair at Manchester Airport

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week (Thursday 3 October) was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the… Read the full press release

More than 5,000 positions at Manchester Airport’s employment event for former Thomas Cook employees

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Manchester Airport to play host for dedicated employment event for Thomas Cook employees who lost their jobs Event also open for those working in airline’s supply chain who are also impacted Businesses offering jobs include TUI, British Airways, Jet.com, plus many more Free transport to and from event for those attending Support including money advice… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport to hold employment fair for former Thomas Cook employees

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A dedicated employment fair for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport –… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport launches campaign to celebrate all the things that make the North a great place

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Pan-Northern campaign highlights how the region benefits from direct connectivity from Manchester Airport Organisations, tourism bodies and businesses from across the North welcome the growth and investment opportunities the airport gives all of the region More Than An Airport campaign highlights how Manchester unlocks, trade, community, business and tourism opportunities for the whole of the… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport offers travel tips and Easter advice

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Tips, tools and advice issued to help passengers fly through with ease this summer New signage across the site set to help infrequent users New car parks coming to increase capacity with passengers urged to always pre-book Advice comes as 1.9m set to jet off over the Easter holidays Manchester, UK, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport celebrates the completion of the first major phase of its £1bn transformation programme

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First pier and new multi storey car park open this morning Five flights set to take off today, giving passengers a taste of things to come from airport transformation Hundreds of passengers set to sample the new pier today with flights with TUI Airways Manchester, UK, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is today… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport unveils preview designs of the new private terminal that will offer premium service to a wide range of passengers

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport today (23 January 2019) revealed plans to be the first major UK airport to open a private terminal, which offers passengers a “private jet experience” while flying on commercial airlines. The airport is today releasing preview designs of the new terminal, which will be called PremiAir…. Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service to Mumbai

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Huge trade and investment benefits from direct connection as businesses and organisations across the Northern Powerhouse welcome route Tourism benefit predicted for the North as UK is the second most popular long-haul destination for Indian visitors 130,000 passengers a year set to benefit from direct route, with 500,000 people of Indian origin living in Manchester… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce India’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester

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Non-stop service begins from 05th November, 2018 Jet Airways and Marketing Manchester jointly promote awareness of the new service Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline is all set to introduce the country’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester effective 05th November, 2018. The airline’s latest service connecting India via… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes easyJet’s expansion with five new based aircraft for winter 2018

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40% growth in passengers expected and the creation of over 175 local jobs Five new based aircraft supporting five new routes including the airline’s 1000th MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (12 July 2018) announced that it’s to undertake its largest ever expansion at Manchester Airport in… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ direct service between Manchester and Mumbai starting November 5th

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MAJOR BOOST FOR THE NORTH AS DIRECT MANCHESTER TO MUMBAI FLIGHTS ANNOUNCED 500,000 people across the North set to benefit International Trade Secretary says service will boost Northern Powerhouse Flights start 5th November four times a week with Jet Airways MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The North’s first ever direct flight service to… Read the full press release

Jet Airways launches non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester from winter 2018

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Launches 5th direct service between India and the UK New service aims to open up travel between India and the North of England Guests to enjoy the luxury and comfort of the airline’s wide body Airbus A330-200 service, 4 days a week Mumbai, India, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline is… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ new service to Addis Ababa starting December 1

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Flights start 1st December and will operate 4 times per week 787 aircraft in operation with 2 class configuration 400,000 people set to benefit from the route Multi SKYTRAX award winning airline Fares from £499 Manchester, UK, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport has secured a landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport in search for what makes North a great place to trade with, invest in and visit

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A NEW FRONTIER FOR THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE Manchester Airport launches advertising and social media campaign worth £5 million to profile all the Northern regions MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry, today (25 January 2018) visited Manchester Airport as it kicked off a £5 million drive to boost the… Read the full press release

Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction selected for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) framework

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2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction have been selected as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, potentially worth up to £500 million in value over the next five years. The framework will initially operate for three years with the option for two 12-month extensions. The framework will… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport, International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) to partner on firefighter training courses

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2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport is set to become a training partner with the International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) and host firefighter training courses at the airport from next week. Together, the two businesses will deliver training to airport fire and rescue services and in doing so, they aim to deliver real benefits to the… Read the full press release