Re T1
"The plan was never to retain or refurbish T1 in any form- the entire purpose of the transformation programme is to replace T1 which is outdated, this is stated in the original planning application submitted in 2015".
It most certainly WAS -see MEN MAG press statement below
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"The next of those milestones is arguably the most significant - the extension of Terminal Two, creating a so-called “super terminal” that will be 160% bigger than it is today and larger than Heathrow T5".
The terminal will become Manchester Airport’s new centre of gravity, giving us the ability to handle up to 45m passengers a year.
SOURCE !!!
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/opinion-andrew-cowan-manchester-airport-16072190
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The plan was most definitely to connect T2 to T1 to form a SUPER TERMINAL.
What is going on here !
Why are we accepting this T2 redevelopment without scrutiny?
Was this a vanity project which is now a shadow of the original proposal and quite frankly is falling well short ?
When did we accept meekly that we "may be losing nearly 30% capacity" without a by or leave?
This has somehow morphed into a watered-down down T2 and an empty carbuncle slap bang between T2 and T3.
And lets not blame the C Word, the trends at every other airport in the UK are rocketing.
In 2024 MAN is looking at 3% growth we are still light years from pre C figures.
It's abysmal.
STN is looking at 43m capacity.....!!!!!
Is MAN still at 45m capacity ?
Anyone know ?