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Ryanair:
Power outage at Manchester Airport
24 May 2019 • 12:25
Due to a power outage at Manchester Airport affecting all airlines we have unfortunately had to cancel a small number of flights.
All affected customers have been notified by email and SMS message advising them of their options of a free move or refund.
We apologise for these cancellations which are completely outside of our control.
Power outage at Manchester Airport
24 May 2019 • 12:25
Due to a power outage at Manchester Airport affecting all airlines we have unfortunately had to cancel a small number of flights.
All affected customers have been notified by email and SMS message advising them of their options of a free move or refund.
We apologise for these cancellations which are completely outside of our control.
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On the subject of airport development but on a slightly less grand scale: the new private terminal. The images shown earlier on this thread appeared to show a moderately impressive structure, but having taxied past it a few times in the last few weeks I'm seeing something emerging that looks like a cross between a wooden bicycle shed and a golf driving range. I know appearances can be deceptive but it doesn't look much bigger than the Emirates lounge in T1. My experience of folks that can afford to pay for this kind of exclusivity convinces me that they want to be wowed rather than underwhelmed
Does anyone know what the intended capacity is?
Does anyone know what the intended capacity is?
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I really don't think it's an executive terminal, certainly doesn't looks like one. A rowdy stag do family flying to Benidorm could get in. It's more of a lounge, away from the hustle and bussle of the main terminals.
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On a serious note though if I was flying with Emirates (say) and had lounge access I'd just use their lounge
Five Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), seeking rights to operate new routes to European cities and points in North Asia....
...Juneyao seeks rights to operate a thrice-weekly service from Shanghai Pudong to Manchester in March 2020, its second destination in the United Kingdom after it applied to operate Shanghai Pudong-London in July this year.
...Juneyao seeks rights to operate a thrice-weekly service from Shanghai Pudong to Manchester in March 2020, its second destination in the United Kingdom after it applied to operate Shanghai Pudong-London in July this year.
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On a serious note though if I was flying with Emirates (say) and had lounge access I'd just use their lounge
On one hand, you have a very good lounge, but you have to go through check-in, security and boarding like everyone else
On the other, you'd have a quick and quiet check-in, security and driven straight to the plane, but you wouldn't have the great lounge and probably have to climb stairs to get to the airbridges
Choice is up to you. I was at the runway viewing area recently, saw the building and it's not as big as i thought it was going to be. To top it all off, it's right next to the ground run area and taxiways, not the noise you'd want to hear in a lounge
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Hi people , I'm not familiar with Manchester very much, apart from Flying there once from Edinburgh, it's not a place I've really looked at.
( I'd like to watch the movements at the pub there ), but my question is how many terminals are there ? The one that faces the runways , was that not the ' original ' terminal.
But looking at the airiel photos , there appears to be airbridge gates a fair way from the first terminal, what exactly is all this work for ? Is there a terminal 3? . How big is the current Terminal 2?.
And also will these changes allow the likes of the A380 , A350-1000 and 777X to have extra gates, I was under the impression there is only one current dedicated A380 stand for Emirates?..
Sorry if this seems a strange question, but those pictures are great but not knowing which building is which, hence my asking .
Thank you in advance.
( I'd like to watch the movements at the pub there ), but my question is how many terminals are there ? The one that faces the runways , was that not the ' original ' terminal.
But looking at the airiel photos , there appears to be airbridge gates a fair way from the first terminal, what exactly is all this work for ? Is there a terminal 3? . How big is the current Terminal 2?.
And also will these changes allow the likes of the A380 , A350-1000 and 777X to have extra gates, I was under the impression there is only one current dedicated A380 stand for Emirates?..
Sorry if this seems a strange question, but those pictures are great but not knowing which building is which, hence my asking .
Thank you in advance.
T1 is a much modified version of the original terminal, which had piers A, B and C. It is the central terminal of the current three. The EK 380 currently uses T1.
T2, to the west of T1, is currently being expanded/re-built, see up the thread for many reports on this. It should be capable for all the new wide body types.
T3, to the east of T1, is the smallest and most crowded. I usually fly KLM to AMS and then proceed elsewhere and so this is the terminal I know best and will be there again week-end after next.
T2, to the west of T1, is currently being expanded/re-built, see up the thread for many reports on this. It should be capable for all the new wide body types.
T3, to the east of T1, is the smallest and most crowded. I usually fly KLM to AMS and then proceed elsewhere and so this is the terminal I know best and will be there again week-end after next.
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If you're just wanting to watch movements, i'd recommend the Runway Visitor Park viewing area as well.
Its £5 for 2hrs, £10 for 4hrs or £12 all day, per Car, so if you bring a friend or 2, it's a really cheap day out, ideal if you want to bring a few beers and a cool bag from home (will be a dam side cheaper than airside)
Best time to get there would be for the morning rush, when the majority of flights use the main runway (23R/05L) so you get a much better view than if you went for the afternoon when Runway 2 opens and departures are a bit harder to see
If you're just wanting to watch movements, i'd recommend the Runway Visitor Park viewing area as well.
Its £5 for 2hrs, £10 for 4hrs or £12 all day, per Car, so if you bring a friend or 2, it's a really cheap day out, ideal if you want to bring a few beers and a cool bag from home (will be a dam side cheaper than airside)
Best time to get there would be for the morning rush, when the majority of flights use the main runway (23R/05L) so you get a much better view than if you went for the afternoon when Runway 2 opens and departures are a bit harder to see
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Just a brief correction with regards to runway opening times. Certainly Mon-Fri it's dual runway operations all day from, if I remember correctly, 0615 until around 2000. I don't recall the weekend times.
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Best place by far is the Southside as the view from the AVP is not as good as it was due to building work.
Park in Moss Lane then enter the Country Park by a gate across the road walk around 10 mins and then go up the bank where views are brilliant,
You can also park the other end of the park off the Wilmslow Rd by the hotel but the parking is limited,
Southside is free whilst the AVP is a bit of a rip off.
Park in Moss Lane then enter the Country Park by a gate across the road walk around 10 mins and then go up the bank where views are brilliant,
You can also park the other end of the park off the Wilmslow Rd by the hotel but the parking is limited,
Southside is free whilst the AVP is a bit of a rip off.
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Thank you guys for all your kind explanation of the airport, and the information about the best viewing spots, very informative and interesting.
Much appreciated.
Would be nice to see them close up , although living near DSA my home is right under the flight path for landing from the East for MAN the Peking flight woke me it wasxso low and loud , crossed over Near the M180 junction 2 at only 12000 ft, I always know when the PIA and EK flights are heading in as they to are low and loud, on clear days I've had stunning views with my wee telescope.
I note that as they head west toward the horizon the turn to port slightly .
But even the KLM and easyJet flights are easy to spot.
Lucky here for spotting, we have MAN , LBA where some Jet2 757's really rumble over at 9000 then of course DSA, and the steady stream of , Wizzair or Ryanair doing circuits .
But I'm definitely taking your advice band will take the train to the airport, and have a day spotting there , so much variety.
Thanks again guys
Much appreciated.
Would be nice to see them close up , although living near DSA my home is right under the flight path for landing from the East for MAN the Peking flight woke me it wasxso low and loud , crossed over Near the M180 junction 2 at only 12000 ft, I always know when the PIA and EK flights are heading in as they to are low and loud, on clear days I've had stunning views with my wee telescope.
I note that as they head west toward the horizon the turn to port slightly .
But even the KLM and easyJet flights are easy to spot.
Lucky here for spotting, we have MAN , LBA where some Jet2 757's really rumble over at 9000 then of course DSA, and the steady stream of , Wizzair or Ryanair doing circuits .
But I'm definitely taking your advice band will take the train to the airport, and have a day spotting there , so much variety.
Thanks again guys