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A new managing director has been appointed at Manchester Airport. Chris Woodroofe will take over the top job next week following the departure of Karen Smart, who quit in April following a backlash over long passenger queues, staff shortages and calls from city leaders for management to 'get a grip' of the crisis

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

The former boss of Manchester Airport has been given a top job at Arsenal football club, according to reports from The Athletic.

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Manchester Airport passengers hit with more delays amid '90-minute wait' and queues reaching car park

Passengers flying from Manchester Airport have been hit by more delays this morning as travellers reported 90-minute wait times for security and queues reaching the terminal's car park.

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

A local travel agent office has offered holidaymakers advice for jetting off from Manchester Airport amidst the chaos after some airlines started offering "twilight check-in".

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07.04.2022 / 15:31

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Survey: Are you sticking with Manchester Airport and if so, what are your major concerns?

Manchester Airport has seen an increasing number of problems over the past few weeks, and we want to hear your views on it in our survey.

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Baggage handler Swissport apologises to Manchester Airport passengers over long luggage delays

Baggage handler Swissport has said sorry to Manchester Airport customers over 'frustrating and inconvenient' luggage delays after flights. Passengers have faced long delays waiting for their bags to be placed on carousels in the airport's baggage reclaim halls - leading to many deciding to walk out and collect their cases later from lost property.

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Emerald Airlines launch service between Manchester Airport and Belfast, with flights starting from £36.99

Emerald Airlines are launching a new service from Manchester Airport to Belfast later this month with tickets now on sale.

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Manchester Airport welcomes staff back from furlough after 'heartbreaking' 18 months - travel bookings have soared

Manchester Airport is welcoming staff back from furlough after what bosses have described as a 'heartbreaking' 18 months.

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Manchester Airport urge government to restart foreign holidays from May as they call for more financial support

direct to your inboxManchester Airport bosses are urging the government to commit to restarting foreign holidays from May, as they call for more financial support for the struggling sector.Managing Director, Karen Smart, has joined bosses from five other Northern hubs in a bid to gain a package of financial help in the Spring budget next week.Airport leaders are calling for a realistic and cost-effective system that would enable foreign travel to restart in May.They have written to Boris Johnson urging him to recognise the importance of the aviation sector to his levelling-up and 'Global Britain' ambitions.The letter has been signed by Manchester Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport,

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Manchester Airport issue update on flights including services to Lanzarote, Malta and Menorca

Manchester Airport this week.Operators easyJet, Air Malta and SAS have all confirmed they will be bringing back flights to popular European holiday destinations.Meanwhile more shops and bars across the terminals are beginning to open once more, joining the growing number of retailers that are welcoming back customers at the hub.As the airport reaches what would usually be the height of the summer season, passenger numbers are still low amid uncertainty around travel during the coronavirus pandemic.Airport bosses continue to advise travellers to check for the latest advice from the Foreign Office before flying out.Karen Smart, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We are thrilled to see a number of further routes resuming this

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