The MAG Group has seen cargo volumes surge in April compared to the same month last year at Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport and Stansted Airport.
Manchester handled 9,202 tonnes, a year-on-year (YOY) rise of 8.9 per cent, Stansted processed 20,826 tonnes, a YOY uplift of 12.6 per cent and East Midlands handled 27,198 tonnes, a 4.4 per cent YOY increase.
Manchester Airport chief executive officer (CEO), Ken O’Toole says: “It’s been another strong month for growth and it sets the tone for what we hope will be a record summer for Manchester Airport.”
He adds: “It is pleasing to see the airport play such a positive role in driving the visitor economy of the North West in this way.”
Stansted Airport CEO, Andrew Cowan says the summer season “promises to be a very busy and exciting time at Stansted”.