23 April, 2024
Direct flights from Manchester to ‘Italy’s best kept secret’ begin this month
15 April, 2024
Annual passenger numbers across MAG airports increase by 13%
More than 61m passengers travelled through MAG airports in the 12 months to the end of March - up 13.4% year-on-year.
61.3m passengers travelled through a MAG airport in the 12 months to MarchUK’s largest airports group welcomed 4.6m passenger in MarchLondon Stansted had its busiest 12 months on record – with 28.5m passengers travelling through the airport
19 March, 2024
New report shows 50 new direct long-haul routes could be unlocked at Manchester Airport by integrating investment in new transport infrastructure
Political and business leaders back report showing how Manchester Airport can drive Northern growth and a rebalancing of the economy
Regional political and business leaders have backed the report – saying “Manchester Airport should be at the heart of our plan to transform the North’s connectivity if we are to drive productivity and growth”
Government measures needed include investment in new high speed rail network in the North, with Airport at its heart
Gross value added (GVA) impact from the airport in the North tripling from £5.7bn to £16.3bnPotential for more than 50 new long-haul routesAround 25 new short-haul routesEmployment for over 165,000 people compared to 80,000 people today. That is equivalent to the population of HarrogateMore than 260,000 businesses would be within 90 minutes of the airport – compared to 70,000 todayPotential for the airport to serve up to 60m passengers each year compared to 27m todayThe creation of 6,500 jobs and £930m of economic value through the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pipeline and production capability that serves Manchester Airport and the UK as a whole
08 March, 2024
Manchester Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrate inaugural flight to Amman
Manchester Airport Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Turner said: “We are proud to connect the people of the North to an ever-growing network of more than 200 destinations all over the world - and adding Amaan to the list is very exciting.Amaan is a fantastic city in its own right with ancient ruins from a range of cultures, a bustling downtown with great shopping and food, and some incredible museums and galleries – but it also opens up the rest of the country and the Levantine region.Jordan has something for everyone; Petra is one of the seven wonders of the world, Aqaba is one of the best spots for Red Sea diving and the Wadi Rum Desert is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We’re not only looking forward to seeing people jetting off to Jordan, but also to welcoming passengers from the area to Manchester so they can experience everything the North has to offer.”
06 January, 2024
7 active holiday ideas for 2024, just one flight from Manchester
Here are seven ideas to get your adrenaline pumping.
Climb a volcano in Italy
Mount Etna is something of an enigma; standing alone amidst the quiet rolling hills of Sicily, off the coast of the Italian mainland, is one of the world’s most active stratovolcanoes. It’s also one of the most visited, thanks in part to the fact it lies less than 25 miles from the popular Mediterranean resort of Catania.
Multiple tour operators lead expeditions up the volcano’s slopes, where you can circle the crater (safety permitting!) and see lava flows. Exploring volcanic caves also forms a part of many excursions, and some tours include visits to vineyards at the foot of Etna, which benefit from fertile volcanic soils. The return trip typically takes around 6 hours and requires a moderate level of fitness, but you don’t need to be an expert hiker. Once you’re finished on Etna, Sicily is a fantastic place to explore on foot, with dozens of trails and footpaths through unspoilt countryside.
Flights to Catania from Manchester are available with easyJet or Ryanair.
06 December, 2023
UK’s largest airports group records positive half year results
11 October, 2023
Strong September performance for MAG airports
MAG served 5.9m passengers in September
Passenger levels at London Stansted were 100% of those seen in September 2019
Service levels across all three of MAG’s airports were very high across the month
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) served 5.9m passengers across its airports in September. Traffic across the Group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, was up 21% on September 2022.
Service levels in September remained high, with 100% of passengers at East Midlands Airport passing through security in less than 15 minutes. The figure was 99% for London Stansted and 98% at Manchester.
London Stansted served 2.6m passengers during the month, slightly ahead of the volumes recorded in September 2019.
Manchester Airport served 2.8m passengers in September – an increase of 12% on September 2022 and equal to 96% of pre-pandemic levels. East Midlands’ September traffic of just under 500,000 passengers was 25% higher than the same month in 2022, equivalent to 84% of pre-Covid traffic.
Across the group, the 5.9m figure represented 97% of 2019 levels.
Passengers:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | MAG | |
Rolling 12-month total to Sept ’23 | 27,279,257 | 27,375,553 | 3,794,763 | 58,449,546 |
12-month total % change year-on-year | +31.2% | +32.2% | +29.2% | +31.5% |
Sept ’23 total | 2,831,930 | 2,620,118 | 464,348 | 5,916,396 |
Sept ’23 % change year-on-year | +12.2% | +10.0% | +25.1% | +12.1% |
Cargo:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | |
Sept 2023 total tonnes | 5,977 | 24,043 | 31,385 |
Sept 2023 % change year on year | +12.1% | +13.2% | -7.2% |
18 July, 2023
UK’s largest airport group served 5.8m passengers in June, equal to 96% of pre-pandemic levels
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw more than 5.8m passengers pass through its airports in June, an increase of 13.7% on June 2022.
ABM doubles cabin cleaning presence at Manchester Airport
12 June, 2023
Manchester Airport launches new UK-first apprenticeship scheme
Two- year operationally focused scheme is the first of its kind in the UK aviation sector
Paid programme gives apprentices a foundation degree level qualification.
Scheme builds on the airport’s commitment to delivering skills and education opportunities to communities closest to it
16 March, 2023
Manchester Airports Group airports in great shape ahead of start of summer season
MAG served 3.5 million passengers in February, equivalent to 90% of pre-pandemic levels
MAG’s rolling 12 months passenger total stands at 53 million
In February, London Stansted marked 10 years of MAG ownership, celebrating its increase in passenger numbers and airport investment since 2013
07 December, 2022
UK Border Force to screw up Christmas for millions of travellers........
Photo by Yolanda Suen on Unsplash |
01 December, 2022
easyJet expands its base and network at Manchester Airport
easyJet will add a 21st aircraft to its Manchester base and launch a new beach route to Murcia in South East Spain for this summer
easyJet will add a 21st aircraft to its Manchester base and launch a new beach route to Murcia in South East Spain for this summer
Flights will launch on 2nd May 2023 and will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays,
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “I am delighted to be announcing our plans for expansion at Manchester airport today. The addition of another aircraft will help us to deliver growth in Manchester and offer customers an even wider range of destinations, like our new summer route to Murcia in Spain, which will provide our customers in the North West with a direct connection to a region which offers a variety of rich culture and beautiful beaches in abundance, all with low fares and great customer service.We know that holidays are important to people, not only does travelling connect friends and family but it offers a wealth of benefits, from promoting wellbeing to experiencing new cultures. The results of our survey revealed today just go to show what a priority it is for people, with so many determined to protect their holidays. With our low fares and unrivalled European network, easyJet is ideally placed to offer a fantastic value and great quality holiday that people don’t have to compromise on. It is fantastic to see that so many consumers plan to travel next year already, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard.”
Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe said: “We are pleased to see easyJet expanding its base here, having significantly increased the number of destinations it flies to from Manchester over the past year. It is also exciting to see the introduction of a Murcia service, which I am sure will be hugely popular with passengers this summer.”
15 November, 2022
Traffic at MAG airports at its highest level since the pandemic began
London Stansted Photo MAG |
Passengers:
Manchester Airport Photo MAG |
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | MAG | |
Rolling 12-month total to October 22 | 21,904,243 | 21,720,313 | 3,077,403 | 46,701,959 |
12-month total % change year on year | +373.9% | +301.0% | +359.5% | 336.1% |
Rolling 12- month total October 21 | 4,621,601 | 5,411,333 | 669,827 | 10,702,761 |
October 22 total | 2,317,823 | 2,348,327 | 353,445 | 5,019,595 |
October 22 % change year on year | +92.3% | +75.3% | +65.7% | +82.0% |
October 22 % change on October 2019 | -7.3% | -5.6% | -16.3% | -7.2% |
13 October, 2022
SUN-AIR resumes British Airways’ flights between Manchester and Billund, Denmark
Photo British Airways/MAG |
British Airways flights, operated by Danish airline SUN-AIR, will restart between Manchester and Billund on 31 October 2022.
12 October, 2022
Loganair ramps up Manchester – Aberdeen service
Loganair E145. Photo Loganair |
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has confirmed an expansion on its service between Manchester and Aberdeen as it responds to growing demand.