Headteachers in Greater Manchester say the proposed ban on mobile phones in schools is 'a farce of an issue'.
13.09.2023 - 06:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
More than three million passengers passed through Manchester Airport in August - and just two per cent of them waited longer than 15 minutes to get through security.
The airport's managing director said today it had 'delivered one of the best summers ever for our passengers'.
Chris Woodroofe spoke out after summer 2022 was punctuated by problems and frustration for many holidaymakers. Reports were often widespread, with staff shortages and cancelled flights by airlines taking their toll.
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Holidaymakers at Manchester shared photographs of long snaking queues for security running outside airport terminals and for passport control. There were also reports - and pictures - of passengers abandoning their luggage after long waits at baggage reclaim halls following return flights.
Ahead of this summer Mr Woodroofe, who took up the role in June last year after the resignation of former MD Karen Smart amid the chaos, told the Manchester Evening News of widespread job recruitment and warnings over performance given to the airport's baggage handlers.
Now the airport has revealed August was its busiest month of the year so far, with a total of 3.1m passengers jetting away.
More than 98 per cent of people queued for less than 15 minutes at security, the airport said, and 93 per cent reported their experience was good or excellent.
The 3.1m figure represents an increase of 13 per cent on August 2022. And the airport said 79 per cent of August's passengers got through security in under five minutes – the best figures on record.
Airport services for disabled and less mobile travellers across the country have improved 'significantly', a
Headteachers in Greater Manchester say the proposed ban on mobile phones in schools is 'a farce of an issue'.
Manchester Airport has called for the HS2 rail line to be built in full as promised - from London to Manchester.
A Ryanair flight from Scotland was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after a passenger fell ill on board.
A flight was forced to suddenly divert and land at Manchester Airport on Sunday (September 24) after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board.
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A major trophy which was due to go proudly on display at a city centre museum has vanished at Manchester Airport. England's amputee football team made history as they won the Nations League tournament earlier this year.
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Anyone who's been to an airport knows how hectic it can be, especially one as big as Manchester's.
A once-promising footballer whose career "fell by the wayside" was arrested at Manchester Airport after embarking on a different path. Sean Calvert had been on the books at Tranmere Rovers as a young midfielder.
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Thousands of passengers will be heading to Manchester Airport today to jet off in search of some autumn sunshine. If you are flying then it’s important to check the status of your flight.
Thousands of holidaymakers will descend on Manchester Airport today as they prepare to jet off.
The September heatwave may be over in the UK but thousands of holidaymakers will be jetting off abroad in search of some autumn sunshine. If you are flying to your destination then it’s important to check the status of your flight.
Thousands of holidaymakers will descend on Manchester Airport today to jet off. With the unseasonal September heatwave coming to an end this week, many people will be searching for sun abroad.
Thousands of holidaymakers will jet off from Manchester Airport today for an autumn getaway. The UK's third-busiest airport welcomes travellers from across the globe to its three terminals every day.
Thousands of holidaymakers will fly from Manchester Airport today in search of relaxation. The school holidays may now be over, but as the UK's third-biggest airport, there will still be plenty of people jetting off from the site's three terminals.
While Manchester basks in an early autumn heatwave, many holidaymakers will have already made plans to escape for guaranteed sunshine this week.
It might be the start of a new school year today, but holidaymakers are still jetting off to soak up the last of the sunshine. If you are flying to your destination then it’s important to check the status of your flight on the day.
A Jet2 flight to Majorca suddenly diverted and returned back to Manchester Airport just an hour after taking off on Sunday morning (September 3).