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Former Manchester Airport boss Karen Smart given top job at Arsenal - reports

Karen Smart left her role as managing director of the south Manchester airport in April amid a growing backlash

Manchester Evening News · Aug 8, 2022

Manchester Airport boss says security waiting times are coming down as 600 new staff start work

In the last week more than 95% of passengers got through security in under 30 minutes, the airport says

Manchester Evening News · Jul 30, 2022

Former London Gatwick boss becomes new MD at Manchester Airport

Karen Smart stood down as managing director in April

Birmingham Post · Jun 9, 2022

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Police 'willing to step in' to help at Manchester Airport - but won't handle baggage

The airport has been dogged by chaotic scenes over the past few weeks

Liverpool Echo · Apr 6, 2022

It was once a source of pride... but now that's finished - so why is Manchester Airport in such a mess?

The growth of our airport over the last 50 years has been a source of Mancunian pride - that has vanished. In a special report the Manchester Evening News looks at how it all went wrong.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2022

Manchester Airport boss quits after weeks of passenger chaos

Karen Smart said she is leaving to 'pursue fresh career opportunities'

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2022

Manchester airport manager quits after weeks of chaos

Karen Smart steps down after thousands of passengers miss flights due to hours-long queues

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022

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Boss of Manchester Airport quits to 'pursue fresh opportunities' amid growing backlash

“I am sorry to lose Karen after her years of valuable service, but also understand her desire to return to the south for family reasons and indeed to explore new career opportunities.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2022

Managing director of Manchester Airport steps down amid intense criticism

Karen Smart had been in the role for two years

Birmingham Post · Apr 5, 2022

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