The Latest Breaking News from Manchester Airport

Queue chaos at Manchester Airport sees family miss 'special' anniversary flight to Barcelona

They had to spend another £600 on flights to salvage the trip

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022

UK Airport Warns COVID-related Delays Could Last Months

A major British airport warned passengers on Friday to expect the delays plaguing travel to continue for months, as the UK aviation regulator told the country’s air industry to shape up after weeks of canceled flights and long airport queues. The head of Manchester Airport in northwest England said passengers…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

Family misses flight for ruby wedding trip amid Manchester Airport chaos

Staff had been calling for those departing around 6.30am to come forward, but it was not audible at the end of the security queue - outside the terminal

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Travel firm gives advice for Manchester Airport as some airlines start 'twilight check-in'

Holidaymakers jetting off from the region's airport have been given some advice to help avoid delays

Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2022

Easter chaos with airport delays and roads rammed as families face travel misery

Airlines are struggling to cope with staff sickness and shortages, with more than 100 flights being cancelled every day by easyJet and British Airways, while road and rail travel is also expected to be frustrating

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Manchester Airport: Group CEO apologises and explains staff shortages and long queues in open letter

Charlie Cornish's letter comes after the airport's managing director stepped down

Birmingham Post · Apr 8, 2022

Manchester Airport CEO warns travel delays will continue for months

The delays at Manchester Airport are not expected to ease up any time soon

Liverpool Echo · Apr 8, 2022

EasyJet flight chaos sees friends left stranded 1,300 MILES from home for days

Paige Smith and her housemate Zack were stuck in Majorca after easyJet cancelled their flight back to Manchester Airport and the replacement was hit with a series of delays, meaning they missed their graduation party

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Manchester Airports Group has interviewed 4,000 people in just TWO MONTHS amid major staffing shortages

The increased numbers of hirees, of which there will be 250 joining in security by early May, will 'ease operational pressure' and reduce queue times

Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2022

Read the letter from Manchester Airports Group CEO Charlie Cornish in full following weeks of travel chaos

"I cannot apologise enough for the disruption people have faced"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2022