MAG (Airports Group)

MAG's Sustainability Strategy: Creating a sustainable future for all, sets out our vision and commitment to long-term environmental and social responsibility. With a focus on protecting our environment and putting the community at our core, our Strategy includes net zero carbon operations, investment in local communities, and inspiring young people through aviation education. Our airports are deeply embedded in the communities they serve. MAG's initiatives include volunteering programmes and donations through our community funds, which help deliver meaningful projects. Read the Sustainability Strategy ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H6rp1C

Today, we reached a major milestone for our £1.3bn Manchester Airport Transformation Programme with the official opening of the new Terminal 2 Departures East area. Passengers are now able to enjoy six new retail offerings, including Rituals, Starbucks, LEGO, Pandora, Upper Crust and Joe & the Juice. Plus, World Duty Free Express is set to open next week, adding even more choice for travellers. The new space also features even more seating and stunning views of the airfield. A dedicated Assisted Travel area is set to open in September, further improving the overall customer experience. Thank you to the teams who made this milestone possible. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHTCxG59 #YourNewT2

MAG welcomes the Government’s funding announcement today which will support the widespread production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UK and help the aviation industry reach its target of net zero by 2050.   MAG Chief Sustainability Officer Neil Robinson said: “I am pleased to see £4.5m of investment awarded to Essar and NorthPointe Energy, that will see airlines using Manchester Airport have direct access to SAF via the existing pipeline to the Stanlow production site.   “This funding, together with the UK SAF Mandate and Parliament’s support a Revenue Certainty Mechanism, play an important role in the creation of a domestic SAF industry which will support the creation of thousands of new green jobs and secure a future of sustainable flying.”

MAG is proud that representatives from all three of its airports were part of the Government's Task and Finish Group that worked towards these important recommendations. We welcome any moves that help to make air travel easier and more accessible for disabled people. We were pleased to help shape these improvements, sharing best practice across our airports. Our assisted travel services provide one-to-one support for hundreds of thousands of passengers who need it every year on their journey through the airport and onto aircraft. We develop our assisted travel services by listening to and collaborating with people with lived experience of disability and are committed to ensuring we meet and exceed these new guidelines as we continually seek to improve the airport experience for all our passengers.

MAG welcomed 6.3m passengers through its airports across June ✈️ Operational performance continued to be strong, where 100% of passengers at London Stansted Airport passed through security in 15 minutes or less. The figure for both Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport was 99%. June figures follow MAG’s 2024/25 results, with a record 65 million passengers driven by route network growth. Over the next five years, MAG plans to invest over £2.5bn across its three airports. Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44G9oPz

Hear from Gregor Poynton MP, in his role as Labour Business Champion, after a roundtable with MAG and other infrastructure voices, to discuss the Government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy. Thank you to Gregor for the constructive conversation on how the Government can unlock more private sector investment in UK infrastructure to drive growth and encourage business confidence.

June was an incredible month for our Fly With Pride colleague community! ✈️🌈 Across our airports, we proudly unveiled our new Fly With Pride logo, designed in collaboration with our colleagues. We also transformed our check-in halls and restrooms with pride messaging. These updates created a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for both passengers and staff, reinforcing our commitment to celebrating authenticity.

Our final Colleague Community spotlight is the Women's Network. This community is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering space for women across the business. From networking opportunities to events, the Women’s Network is all about driving positive change and championing gender equity. Hear from Kathy Morrissey as she shares what the Women’s Network means to her and find out about the exciting events lined up for the year ahead.

MAG welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy earlier this week, which sets out its plan for economic prosperity. The key sectors identified in it, from professional and business services to the creative industries, all rely on strong global connectivity to reach their full potential. Research conducted by MAG in partnership with WPI Economics showed that these sectors are projected to grow more quickly than the rest of the economy over the next ten years – demonstrating the importance of aviation as an enabler of growth and to the UK’s prospects as a services superpower. MAG CEO Ken O’Toole shared his views last year on how as an island trading nation, the UK is more reliant on air routes than other major economies and therefore how a strong aviation industry should sit at the heart of the Government’s plans for economic growth. You can read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZDSXSY

MAG has today published its annual results for 2024/25. Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 MAG served a record 65m passengers, welcomed a number of new airline partners and continued with investment programmes across all three airports which will total £2.5bn over the next five years. Welcoming the strong year for the Group, MAG CEO Ken O’Toole said: “It is pleasing to report these positive results, with all parts of the business contributing to the overall performance of the Group." "MAG has a unique role to play in driving growth in all parts of the UK, by creating jobs and opportunities for people in the North, South and Midlands through the success of our airports." "I would like to thank colleagues across MAG for their hard work and commitment, without whom these annual results would not be possible.” You can read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46m5fCU