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Saturday, Jun 22

21

Manchester Airports Group statement on the passing of Howard Bernstein

All at MAG are saddened to hear of the passing of former Manchester City Council chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein.

Tuesday, Jun 4

13

Latest milestone in Manchester Airport Transformation Programme as video shows huge new link bridge lifted into place

A stunning timelapse video shows the moment that a colossal 216-ton, two-storey link bridge is delicately manoeuvred into place at Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two, as work continues apace on a £1.3bn programme to transform and modernise…

Friday, May 24

15

One million passengers expected at Manchester Airport over the half-term break

Manchester Airport is prepared for a bumper half-term with around one million passengers expected to pass through the airport.

Thursday, May 16

14

aether – a first for UK aviation is announced

CAVU, founded by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to revolutionise the airport passenger journey, has announced its latest innovative product: aether, an exclusive private terminal set to redefine the airport experience for all passengers.

Monday, May 13

13

Manchester Airport enjoys record-breaking April as summer season begins

Manchester Airport continued its record-breaking run with its busiest April yet.

Thursday, Apr 11

12

Thursday, Apr 4

02

22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning

Manchester Airport is urging passengers travelling during the school holidays to make sure they know hand luggage rules, after scissors, blow torches and two packs of darts were among almost 400 items confiscated in just one morning.

Friday, Mar 22

14

Manchester Airport’s Meet The Buyers event connects local businesses with potential new clients

Manchester Airport hosted its annual ‘Meet the Buyers’ event yesterday, with more than 300 attendees from over 200 local businesses taking the opportunity to connect directly with key prospective clients in the Greater Manchester area.

The innovations that will help Manchester Airport offer even more destinations

The programme to transform Manchester Airport has reached two important milestones – work to redesign the airfield and the installation of steelwork for a new pier.

Thursday, Mar 21

15

Brand-new 144-seat bar and brasserie opens at Manchester Airport

A new bar in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 departure lounge is promising to bring passengers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the airport.

Tuesday, Mar 19

17

Manchester Airport and Royal Air Maroc announce direct flights to Casablanca

Passengers can now fly direct to Casablanca in Morocco from Manchester Airport with Royal Air Maroc.

Monday, Mar 11

Record breaking February for Manchester Airport fuelled by bumper half term getaway

Manchester Airport continues to break records – February was the third consecutive month with more passengers than ever before.

Monday, Mar 4

16

Your chance to inspire iconic chandelier reimagination in award-winning airport terminal

Manchester Airport’s iconic chandeliers are being reimagined to form a new art installation to sit at the heart of the brand-new, award-winning Terminal 2 – and you can help shape what that looks like.

13

Cracking Concorde-themed Easter surprise at Runway Visitor Park

Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) has announced an egg-citing event over the Easter weekend.

Thursday, Feb 29

12

College students see their artwork displayed to thousands of passengers at Manchester Airport

College students have seen their art go on display to thousands of passengers in a new section of Manchester Airport after they won a competition.

Wednesday, Jan 31

16

Manchester Airport marks one year on from the start of the final phase of its £1.3bn transformation

Manchester Airport has marked 12 months since the start of the final phase of its £1.3bn transformation programme by looking at the important milestones reached in the last year.

Monday, Jan 15

17

Manchester Airport shares top tips for planning your journey in snowy weather

Snowy weather can cause disruption to travel. We go to great lengths to minimise the effects of snow and ice on the airport – you can read more about that here – but the effects of wintry weather can still make aspects of your journey…

Thursday, Jan 11

12

Manchester Airport records busiest December on record

Manchester Airport achieved its busiest December on record with 2,022,905 passengers flying through the Northern hub during the month.

Thursday, Dec 14

Manchester Airport shares top tips for festive trips – including why you should be careful about travelling with snow globes and Christmas presents

As one of the largest transport hubs in the country, Manchester Airport is busy all year round and serves millions of passengers through the winter months.

Wednesday, Dec 13

18

How Manchester Airport prepares to minimise the disruption caused by snow and ice

Winter weather can be disruptive to transport networks - and this is particularly true when it comes to airports. There are around 20 miles of runways, taxiways and stands at Manchester Airport and keeping that entire network free from ice…

Tuesday, Dec 12

15

Manchester Airport gears up for busy festive season

More than 22,000 festive flyers will visit Santa from Manchester Airport this month – with more than 130 extra departures laid on to accommodate visits to Lapland.

Thursday, Nov 30

14

Manchester Airport’s new “super terminal” named one of the world’s most beautiful

Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has been named as one of the most beautiful in the world.

Monday, Nov 20

18

Daily flights from the North to Beijing to almost double capacity to China’s capital next year

Business and tourism leaders across the North have welcomed the news that Manchester Airport will operate daily flights to Beijing next summer.

Monday, Nov 13

17

Manchester Airport beats pre-pandemic passenger numbers in boost to the North

More than 2.6m passengers flew through Manchester Airport in October 2023, marking the first time it has overtaken pre-pandemic volumes.

Monday, Oct 16

14

New sustainability curriculum takes off in Manchester Airport’s Aerozone education centre

Thousands of young people from the North West are set to benefit from new sustainability lessons delivered at Manchester Airport’s on-site Aerozone.

Wednesday, Oct 11

13

September sun-seekers give a boost to Manchester Airport

Late-summer sun-seekers fuelled a successful September for Manchester Airport with millions of passengers heading for breaks in warmer climes.

Tuesday, Oct 3

23

MAG statement on the future of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - 3 October 2023

Ken O’Toole, MAG CEO said: "It would be wrong of the Prime Minister to abandon the commitments the Government has made to deliver HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) – the North needs better connectivity to drive its economy forward.

Tuesday, Sep 26

16

October half-term heat is closer to Manchester than you think

Manchester Airport is proud to offer the people of the North the biggest range of destinations of any UK airport outside London, including many where the October temperature is well into the 20s and even the 30s – and you’ll be surprised…

Monday, Sep 18

11

Manchester Airport is the champion of European football flights in the North

European football returns this month and fans from across the North will be travelling all over the continent, hoping to cheer their teams out of the group stages of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.

Monday, Sep 11

13

Manchester Airport looks back on “one of the best summers ever” as school holidays draw to a close

Manchester Airport served 3.1m passengers in August – an increase of 13% on August 2022 and the highest figure of the summer as travellers saw out the school holidays in style.