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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2024, 17:26
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

You are correct in that the current travelator’s...

You are correct in that the current travelator’s between the station and T2 will be replaced between now and summer 2025.
As the skylink will close next year between T1 and the station, obviously...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2024, 08:09
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

“Even the most modern aircraft are too noisy”. ...

“Even the most modern aircraft are too noisy”.
Is this an early April fools joke?!

How the hell do you work that out!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2023, 11:09
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Summer 2025 has been the publicly announced...

Summer 2025 has been the publicly announced completion date set for a long time.
This was always a 10 year programme (2015-2025). Phase 2 if I remember rightly didn’t start until March this year and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2023, 10:55
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

That is correct. And it has been rumoured that T2...

That is correct. And it has been rumoured that T2 legacy will open in phases after each area is refurbished.
The 2nd pier is due to open somewhere around Q2 of 2025.

Going forward I expect T3...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Nov 2023, 15:26
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

It’s my understanding that the T1 main structure...

It’s my understanding that the T1 main structure will be mothballed for a specific amount of time in the long run and then finally demolished.

However, I don’t believe a final decision has been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2023, 15:38
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

From a reliable source, it was always intended...

From a reliable source, it was always intended the focus on investment would be made in T3 once the TP is complete in 2025.
The new security area will come well before that, but I would like to see...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2023, 17:53
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

No surprise given the amount of rain this country...

No surprise given the amount of rain this country has had recently and standing water that can accumulate on top of the airbridge’s!
These airbridge’s are now 30 years old, maybe they’ll be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2023, 17:51
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I’m very surprised there is no signage, as this...

I’m very surprised there is no signage, as this whole area was only refurbished a few months ago!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2023, 17:04
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Ref your arrival on the Qatar flight, it sounds...

Ref your arrival on the Qatar flight, it sounds like stand A10 or A12. Yes, white walls and that grey lino! I don’t like it either, wall panels and tiled floor would have been much better and longer...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2023, 17:47
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Why is the MEN continually releasing the status...

Why is the MEN continually releasing the status of every delayed and cancelled flight?!
Are they that bored?!
I have a good mind to complain…not that I expect it to stop though!

I hope the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2023, 17:44
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I agree! Cleanliness standards can still be...

I agree! Cleanliness standards can still be improved!
As for the queues, hopefully when T2 is complete with more F&B options, this should improve.
By then T1 will be closed and focus can be made on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2023, 21:15
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Or do you mean June? When there was a heatwave? ...

Or do you mean June? When there was a heatwave?
July has been like autumn in the UK!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2023, 20:12
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Some of the discussions on this thread should sit...

Some of the discussions on this thread should sit in another forum on another website, however, I will add my thoughts into the mix regarding Manchester and British cities in general.

I am...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2023, 15:09
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I was on level 13 at the T1 MSCP this morning...

I was on level 13 at the T1 MSCP this morning between 10-12, so if you were on board either of the two Lufthansa flights landing during that time I agree it looked bumpy!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2023, 04:52
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Ryanair or Easyjet to Toulouse is a big missing...

Ryanair or Easyjet to Toulouse is a big missing destination! Ryanair applied for slots for summer 2023 but they have disappeared from the ACL report and aren’t there for winter either!
Was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jun 2023, 10:07
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Sometimes it’s a case of luck too, I have...

Sometimes it’s a case of luck too, I have travelled through Manchester 8 times this year from all three terminals, both arriving and departing flights and with the exception of the TUI check in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2023, 18:29
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Are you on crack! You obviously don’t have a...

Are you on crack!
You obviously don’t have a bloody clue on what it takes to organise a transformation programme at an airport whilst keeping it operational with as little delays as possible!
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2023, 12:17
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

ATC staff shortage I believe who are of course...

ATC staff shortage I believe who are of course employed by NATS and not the airport.
We don’t know the reason(s) behind the staff shortage, could be possible sickness for example and there was no...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2023, 17:04
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

It is inevitable that as we get more widebody...

It is inevitable that as we get more widebody services between now and the summer of 2025, more remote stands will be used for these services.
We have 8 widebody contact stands now at T2 (4 on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2023, 03:10
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

This then explains why two of my flights I had...

This then explains why two of my flights I had booked for April & May have been bought forward from arriving around 23:00 to now arriving around 16:30…however, I have opted for a refund as the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2023, 19:00
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I don't know for sure if the construction has...

I don't know for sure if the construction has actually started on the 2nd pier, but I know the airbridges were or are being removed from stands 209-211.
Stands 201-208 will be in use, as the updated...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2023, 21:01
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I am too very surprised Ryanair have yet to...

I am too very surprised Ryanair have yet to announce a new additional aircraft at MAN, along with new routes. But, I have read with interest regarding the difficulties and delays with receiving the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2023, 19:54
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I'm not sure what your trying to say here ref the...

I'm not sure what your trying to say here ref the amount of stands.
This link shows the airfield maps and stand allocations, slightly out of date now as around 4/5 of the T2 legacy stands are now...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2023, 19:27
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Ryanair are basing an additional aircraft this...

Ryanair are basing an additional aircraft this summer (from 16-17?). Which routes will this additional aircraft fly?

I know Ryanair applied for slot to Toulouse from MAN last year, for this coming...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2023, 18:29
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Yes, most stands (both contact and remote) have...

Yes, most stands (both contact and remote) have aircraft parked at them each night, but during the quieter winter season not all aircraft are flying each day.
There are now less stands available at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2022, 12:09
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

What about Swissport? They handle TUI who also...

What about Swissport? They handle TUI who also have had major staff shortages!
What are TUI doing about airports in the other countries they operate from…the UK isn’t the only European country to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jul 2022, 16:01
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Who are Sabena? Have I gone back in time…

Who are Sabena? Have I gone back in time…
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2022, 05:50
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

I was about to say the same thing…thought we were...

I was about to say the same thing…thought we were back in the 90’s for a moment!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2022, 09:18
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Yes, this is my understanding as well. ...

Yes, this is my understanding as well.
Initially there were meant to be 4 piers in total built, pre covid the 4th pier was put on hold indefinitely.
So since then (2018/2019?) the plan was always...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th May 2022, 18:25
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Wow...sorry to hear this! Did you provide...

Wow...sorry to hear this! Did you provide feedback to ABM (I think that's the company responsible for special assistance).
Which terminal were you in?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2022, 17:46
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Is there anything more on the councils meeting...

Is there anything more on the councils meeting with the airport management?

I assume the shareholders/management aren't willing to spend anything substantial on making any improvements to T1...I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2022, 20:07
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

From another forum courtesy of SPD travels on...

From another forum courtesy of SPD travels on twitter:

Cathay Pacific aims to restart its non LHR European routes as follows this summer. But when it comes to Hong Kong, changes are likely.

AMS...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 20:18
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Possibly…according to FR24 a lot of T1/T3 flight...

Possibly…according to FR24 a lot of T1/T3 flight departed late this afternoon…something that has to be put up with in the short term unfortunately
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 20:14
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Any particular times, airlines mentioned or...

Any particular times, airlines mentioned or terminals? I was at the airport from 6.30am until 10.50am this morning, on level 13, in terminals 1 & 3 and didn’t witness this…not saying it didn’t...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 18:28
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,803
Posted By MANFAN

Went out from T1/T3 to Heathrow this morning....

Went out from T1/T3 to Heathrow this morning. Arrived at T1 check in at 8.30am, relatively quiet but took about 30 mins to check in due to document checks. Security in T1 was very quiet, 4 lanes...
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