Manchester: Your Airport, MAN

In this one-off live episode, Hywel Evans is joined by five women working across the aviation industry. Together they explore the wide range of careers available in aviation and share their best advice on taking that all-important first step.

We also hear from an audience of enthusiastic students who are preparing to begin their own journeys into the industry.

Ever wondered what’s right beneath your seat when you’re on a plane? There’s more than just suitcases…

 In this episode, we go airside to follow an Etihad aircraft turnaround, then head inside Swissport's cargo centre to discover how air cargo keeps Christmas moving - from festive food to last-minute online gifts.

Where are Manchester Airport travellers heading? And which ‘dupe’ destinations are worth a look? Our travel experts share must-see tips, hidden gems and smart alternatives. 

Plus, Andy from the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office joins us with essential advice on what to do when travel plans go wrong.

This year, aviation TikToker and social media influencer Mo T - The Airport Guy has joined forces with MAG to try out different jobs across the airport. In this episode, he’s our guest host, joined by colleagues and partners who are dedicated to inspiring the next generation. 

 What careers are possible in aviation? How diverse is the industry behind the scenes? What qualifications do you need - and where do you start?

Your questions, answered... straight from the top. 

 Manchester Airport MD Chris Woodroofe and the leadership team take your questions on the airport’s transformation and future vision. Three years into Chris’s time as Managing Director, he reflects on the progress made, the challenges overcome, and what’s next for Manchester as a global hub for the North.

A new era for Manchester Airport is ready for take-off. 

 Manchester Airport is nearing the completion of its £1.3bn, decade-long transformation - with a bigger, better Terminal 2 at its heart. Hywel and Head of Retail Richard Jackson go behind the scenes at the new-look Terminal 2 to see the finishing touches. From new shops and cafés to smarter security and parking systems. What does it all mean for your next trip?

India’s biggest airline lands in Manchester!

IndiGo’s new Mumbai route connects the North directly to India’s financial capital. But why Manchester? What’s the impact for business, culture, and the Indian diaspora? We head to Old Trafford to hear from industry and community leaders shaping Manchester–India connections, all while soaking up the atmosphere at the England v India Test.

Every year, Greater Manchester receives millions of international tourists, many brought by a love of football and music, with others travelling further afield to enjoy the scenery of national parks like Snowdonia and the Lake District.

We speak to Victoria Braddock from Marketing Manchester on why people from around the world want to visit the city and the role the airport plays in that. We also hear from Jen Cormack who is a Sales and Marketing Director for Windermere Lake Cruises, as well as a non-executive Director of Cumbria Tourism on how the airport is offering a gateway for international visitors to explore one of the UK’s most scenic spots.

Tom and Adam take a trip to the shadows of Big Ben, where they chat to Manchester Airport Group’s Head of Public Affairs Joe Chapman, exploring the engagement MAN does in Westminster, and looking at what July’s general election result means for the future of aviation.

Meanwhile, while we’re in the capital, we call in on Gareth Powell, MD of MAN’s sister airport, London Stansted, to find out what the similarities and differences are between two of the UK’s “big four” airports.

Ryan and Jade from Live the Dash, are among the most-followed travel creators on the net, with 750k followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They are also regular travellers from Manchester. They talk to Tom and Adam about what it’s like to be a travel influencer and share stories of their recent trips from their second home, MAN.

We also check back in with the airport’s social media team, who launched their own TikTok channel late last year, and have been doing some jet setting of their own.