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Passengers swap their pints for probiotics and vegan food at the airport


Passengers swap their pints for probiotics and vegan food at the airport

British travellers are increasingly opting for healthier food and drink at airports, avoiding traditional alcoholic drinks, unhealthy snacks and full English breakfasts. Recent sales figures from major UK airports, including London Stansted, Manchester and East Midlands, show a growing trend towards non-alcoholic drinks, vegan meals and gut-friendly products. One of the most notable changes is […]

Manchester Airport reports rise in non-alcoholic pre-flight pints


Manchester Airport reports rise in non-alcoholic pre-flight pints

Enjoying a pint of beer before your flight at the airport is a popular holiday tradition for many, but passengers at Manchester Airport are increasingly turning to non-alcoholic or low-alcohol alternatives. Consumer trends data from Manchester Airports Group (MAG) – owner and operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports – has found that […]

Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 13 August affect flights to Lisbon and Belfast


Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 13 August affect flights to Lisbon and Belfast

Home » Home » Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 13 August affect flights to Lisbon and Belfast Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Reading time: 3 Minutes On 13 August, Manchester Airport, a major hub connecting the north of England with over 200 destinations around the world, experienced significant delays and cancellations. As a gateway […]

Travel chaos at Manchester Airport after severe power outage that paralyzes all flights in two terminals


Travel chaos at Manchester Airport after severe power outage that paralyzes all flights in two terminals

Holidaymakers faced travel problems on Sunday as a major power outage forced Manchester Airport to cancel all flights from two terminals. The power outage caused chaos. Passengers were stuck in huge queues and there were disruptions in baggage handling. In a social media post on Sunday, the airport said that no flights would depart from […]

Manchester Airport warning and Ryanair statement as passengers complain of delays and problems caused by global IT outage


Manchester Airport warning and Ryanair statement as passengers complain of delays and problems caused by global IT outage

A widespread Microsoft Windows bug has caused chaos at major airports around the world, including Manchester Airport. The problem, which caused the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” on computers running the affected software, also affected banks, telecommunications companies, broadcasters and supermarkets around the world. Social media is awash with travelers expressing their frustration over delays […]

Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 9 August


Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 9 August

Serving over 200 destinations around the world, Manchester Airport is the gateway to the world, with some travellers flying to sunny destinations such as Greece, Spain and Turkey in the summer. Others plan weekend trips to Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam. Whatever the reason for the trip, summer is certainly one of the busiest times for […]

Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 7 August


Delays and cancellations at Manchester Airport on 7 August

Thousands of holidaymakers pass through Manchester Airport every day as they travel to destinations all over the world. During the school holidays this is one of the busiest times for the airport. Holiday destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Greece and Turkey are among the most popular destinations for families this summer. Others may be […]

Hundreds of protesters gather outside Rochdale police station after a video shows a police officer stepping on a man’s head


Hundreds of protesters gather outside Rochdale police station after a video shows a police officer stepping on a man’s head

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Rochdale police station after footage of a police officer kicking and stomping on a man’s head was widely shared on social media. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it understood the “great sense of concern and worry that people feel” after the footage from Manchester Airport has emerged. Police added that […]

Tui is cancelling several flights from Manchester Airport today


Tui is cancelling several flights from Manchester Airport today

Tui has had to cancel several flights from Manchester Airport today, July 21, as the company continues to grapple with the impact of Friday’s global IT outage. Thousands of flights have been cancelled worldwide, with many more delayed as airports have had to handle check-in and boarding manually. A total of 6,855 flights were cancelled […]

Just Stop Oil protesters arrested near Manchester Airport


Just Stop Oil protesters arrested near Manchester Airport

Police arrested four protesters from the organization “Just Stop Oil” near Manchester Airport on Monday morning. Three women, aged 21, 30 and 53, and a 23-year-old man were arrested today (Monday) on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance. They were found in possession of several “items” which police believe “would have been used to […]