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Record Breaking 2004
More new routes were launched from Manchester Airport in 2004 than any other previous year. 18 new routes were announced between January and December 04, including domestic, European, and International destinations.
A mix of ‘no frills’ carriers and full service airlines operate the new flights, further strengthening Manchester’s position as the airport of choice.
The 18 new routes were: Bristol, Kerry, Manston (Kent), Plymouth, Waterford, Antigua, Bordeaux, Boston, Bucharest, Budapest, Damascus, Deer Lake, Houston, Hurghada, Miami, Paderborn, Riga and St Lucia.
New 200-Bed Low-Cost Hotel For Manchester Airport
Travelodge, working in partnership with Manchester Airport Developments (MADL), has announced that it is to start work on its largest new-build project outside of London - a 200-bedroom hotel at Manchester Airport
The £8million Travelodge, to be located next to the main access road into Terminal 2, is due to open in November 2005.
The new hotel will be built by Manchester Airport Developments, the property and development arm of the Manchester Airports Group, and leased to Travelodge for 25 years.