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noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:58:00 +0000

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Tips When Traveling to Edinburgh Airport UK

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:35:00 +0000

When you prepare to take a trip into the UK, it is important to remember some important items to make your trip move more smoothly. Before arriving at Edinburgh Airport in the UK, you need to check the currency variation in order to travel safely.
There are some tips that could prove to be invaluable to you when traveling to Edinburgh Airport UK. If you are disabled or have children there are some special concessions that need to be made.

Persons with Special Needs and Disabilities
When you arrive at the Airport in the UK, you will notice that special seating has been reserved for those who have disabilities. There are numerous facilities for passengers at the airport for special needs such as devices that assist passengers with hearing problems, access that is readily available for wheelchairs, chairs in the airport have arm rests attached, and the monitors showing the departure and arrival information have been lowered for those with vision problems as well as directions being posted in black letters with a yellow background.

People that are Accompanied by Children
If you are traveling with your children here are a few tips to remember along the way. There are facilities to take care of your children next to the bathrooms in both the hall you arrive in as well as the departure lounge. There are special bathrooms, which are designated unisex that will allow parent's to take their young children. The restaurants located throughout t Edinburgh Airport UK welcome children and families. Most of the restaurants even have special menus just for the children. There is a food court in which you could purchase your children's meals. This is located conveniently on the first floor right before you go through security.

Speaking of Security
When you are planning to leave Edinburgh Airport, you need to remember to arrive quite early before your flight. The security has become stricter. If you have an international flight you will need to check in as early as 3 hours before you depart. If you are taking a European flight, you will need to check in as early as 2 hours and domestic flights mean you will need to check in 1 hour before you leave.

What to do Before Flying
When traveling you are only allowed to bring 1 carry-on bag with the dimensions of 22 inches in length17.5 inches in height and 9.85 inches in depth including the wheels, handles, and any pockets, everything else must be checked into the cargo hold. If you bring a laptop case, that will be considered your one bag allowed on the plane. If you have a wheelchair or other walking aid, you will be allowed to have them in the cabin, but they will be separately screened.
Pack your carry-on bag with your airline tickets, any insurance documents for traveling, a form of id like a driver's license, any traveler's checks, credit card, any vital medication, tour guide book, change of clothing, your glasses, anything to help pass the time as you fly. Next, you need to pack your suitcase and be sure you include any adapters for your electrical appliances, a copy of your person information such as a passport placed in a separate location, and any toiletries.

What to Leave Behind When Packing
As important as it is to figure out what you can take, you must also remember it's just as important to remember the items you cannot bring such as scissors, razors, knives, tweezers, and needles unless used for medical reasons, guns and toy guns, and knitting needles along with anything else that could be misunderstood to be weapons.

If you remember the above tips, you will have a wonderful trip. You will be able to create wonderful memories while in the Edinburgh Airport during your visit to the UK.

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Edinburgh Airport UK - Past, Present, and Future

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to journey across the ocean to discover a culture or place that is unlike anything you are accustomed? If you wish to travel to a beautiful place one of the first places to visit should be Edinburgh Scotland. In 2007, Edinburgh Airport UK allowed over 9 million passengers to travel to and from Scotland. The M9 as well as M90 motorway very easily accesses Edinburgh Airport. There are multiple forms of transportation for access to the airport.

The Past
Have you ever stop to wonder how places were built or the history behind the building? The current building serving as terminal was actually constructed back in 1977 by a designer by the name of Robert Matthew. However, the control tower was not completed until 2005. Since 1977, the building has been upgraded with new facilities. The original terminal has quite an exciting history.

Edinburgh Airport was once known as Turnhouse Aerodrome, which was a base for defense during World War I. It was opened in 1915 and use to house airplanes used during the war such as DH 9As and Hawker Hind light bombers among others. The airstrip for this facility at this time was just grass. Then in 1918, this facility was turned into the RAF Turnhouse. RAF stands for the Royal Air Force. This base also was a part of World War II. After the fighter command took charge there was roughly 4,000 feet of pavement laid in order to handle the aircraft known as the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire.

After many years under military control, the first services used commercially were in 1947 when British European Airways was developed. This airline flew between Edinburgh and the city of London. Then in 1952, 6000 feet of pavement was poured to extend the runway. In 1980 there were two international flights to Amsterdam as well Dublin. The next two places were France and Germany.

The Present
Moving forward into the present, the air traffic tower reaching a height of roughly 190 feet was completed in 2005 costing approximately £10m (€16m). There were six gates added in 2006. The main runway's resurfacing was completed in November of 2008. Because of this the runway will last another 15 years before anything needs to be done. Along with the resurfacing of the runway, the construction of the departure lounge began in December of 2008.
The Future

Let's jump ahead to the future of Edinburgh Airport UK. The tram network for Edinburgh is projected to make a connection to the airport by 2011. Throughout the next decade a total of £250m is to be spent on upgrading the airport. By 2030, the numbers of travelers are expected to exceed 26 million each year.

In Conclusion
It's exciting to think that a facility could grow from a small military base all the way to a major airport. There have definitely been an amazing amount of work put into making the airport what it is today. It looks like there are some really great things in store for the Edinburgh Airport UK.

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Plan Ahead to Enjoy Time Spent at Heathrow Airport

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:33:00 +0000

Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, long flights, flights with multiple stops and even short flights with lengthy layovers can be stressful. Travelling by plane can take a toll on your mental and physical well being in multiple ways, and your experience at airports is just one of the sources of stress you may encounter.

Flight delays, impatient travellers, long lines, crowds and confusion are some of the biggest headaches people dread facing at airports. Yet if you prepare yourself ahead of time, you can make the most of the travel time you spend at airports before, after and in-between flights. You may not be able to control the weather and all the other factors that affect flights, but you can plan ahead to enjoy your time at the airport as much as possible.

Airports such as BAA Heathrow in the UK are striving to improve travellers'' experiences with a variety of great services and entertainment options. The shops, restaurants, cafes and lounges at Heathrow Airport are aimed at minimizing stress and boredom, promoting relaxation and facilitating productivity. If you're travelling on vacation or need to unwind from business travel, you have plenty of options for relaxation at Heathrow. If you'd like to turn your airport time into productive work hours, Heathrow provides access to the technology, space and atmosphere that can make it possible. By familiarising yourself with what's available before you travel, you can plan how you'll work, shop, dine, relax and even have fun at Heathrow.

Escape the Crowds at an Airport Lounge How would you like to spend up to three hours relaxing at Heathrow airport away from the hustle, bustle and crowds while you wait for your flight? Book your time at one of Heathrow's three lounges and you'll find plenty to keep you entertained - or everything you need to make your travel time productive.

Heathrow's lounges offer guests plenty of space. The number of persons allowed to book time at each of the lounges at Heathrow is limited, so there's comfortable seating and lots of room for all guests. You'll enjoy complimentary snacks such as nuts, pretzels, and crisps, plus you choice of complimentary soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, wine and spirits.

Family-friendly lounges feature games for kids and satellite TV. Business travellers' can take advantage of facilities offering fax, payphone, computer points and wireless Internet service. Everyone will appreciate the great selection of magazines and newspapers available at Heathrow's lounges. You'll want to book you lounge visit at Heathrow ahead of time to guarantee you're accommodated, and you can easily do so online. Visit BAA Heathrow's official website to choose and book your lounge time. You'll be delighted to find airport lounges at Heathrow are affordable as well as convenient.

Dining at Heathrow Whether you arrive at Heathrow with an appetite for a hearty breakfast, quick snack, leisurely lunch or outstanding meal, you'll have plenty of choices. The variety of cafes, restaurants and bars at Heathrow is superb, and with dozens of places to choose from, there's something to suit every traveller's taste and budget.

Take your pick of snacks to go, health foods or family-style fare. Enjoy a fine dining experience or relax at a trendy cocktail bar. Whatever you're in the mood for, you'll enjoy excellent food and drink at Heathrow. You can access full details on Heathrow's restaurants, bars and cafes including locations and hours at the airport's official website.

Bag a Bargain at Heathrow If you like shopping, you'll want to plan to spend some time exploring the variety of retailers at Heathrow. Gucci, Chanel, Burberry and Cartier are just a few of the top quality name brand retailers you'll find at Heathrow. Harrods, Bally, The Body Shop and Borders are a few more of the stores you won't want to miss. With nearly 100 shops to choose from, planning your shopping experience at Heathrow ahead of time is a great idea.
You can shop for travel items, gifts, souvenirs and duty-free merchandise (for qualifying International flights) at Heathrow. As you browse and select your choice of food, wine, accessories, fashion items, toys, books, electronics and more, you'll be amazed at how entertaining and rewarding time spent at the airport can be.

Plan your Visit to Heathrow When your travel itinerary includes a visit to Heathrow, make it more than an airport stop by planning how you'll spend your time. Heathrow Airport's official website is the best place to start organising your visit to a top traveller's destination - the airport itself!

Discover how great it feels to enjoy your time at the airport instead of just enduring it. Visit Heathrow's website to check out traveller's tips, download a map of the airport, learn about all the facilities and services on site and decide ahead of time where you'll dine, shop, work, relax and have fun at Heathrow.

XL LEISURE GROUP

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:09:00 +0000

With the unfortunate dimise of the XL Leisure group affecting so many people we thought we had better post something on our blog to help people get to the correct pages in order to process any claims.

Should you be affected and have booked direct with XL then unfortunately you are unable to put a claim in. However if you have booked through an ATOL registered agent of XL such as Travel City Direct, Cruise City, Excel Holidays, The Florida Sky Train, Transatlantic Vacations or Travel City International then you can make a claim.

Please click on the below link and you will be taken to the page that will provide you with detailed information:

XL AIRWAYS ATOL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Hopefully

HEATHROW PARKING NOW AVAILABLE FROM MF AIRPORT PARKING

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:28:00 +0000

We have taken the plunge and now offer our customers the opportunity to book airport parking at none other than Heathrow Airport.

Our ethos is to provide the best Manchester Airport Parking on the net. We believe that we are now doing this so have decided to carry this business model accross all other airports begining with Heathrow Airport.

As we are Manchester based our main focus will still be on Manchester Airport but we simply want to provide our excellent service to other customers who dont or cant use Manchester Airport.

Our customers can now book 8 days Heathrow Parking for as little as £50.95 check out our Heathrow page by clicking on the link below:

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THANKYOU TO ALL

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:59:00 +0000

Just a quick note to say thankyou to everyone who has booked with us during June and July as these have been our best months to date.

Keep the bookings coming along with your useful comments on how to improve our service we are always there to listen.

Thankyou all

Mark Farrell MD

SO MUCH FOR SUMMER

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:42:00 +0000

Summer is well underway yet has anybody noticed? What has happened to the glorious sunshine we used to enjoy?

Rain rain and more rain what more of an excuse can anybody need to take a holiday. Forget the credit crunch which is getting everybody down treat yourself to a break.

With flight price coming down everyday at Manchester Airport along with new routes dropping in all the time get something booked in.

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DROP IN PASSENGERS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Manchester Airport suffered a severe decrease in passenger numbers of 2.82 percent in June compared to last year.

A total of 2.12m travellers passed through the terminals in June compared with 2.8m in June 2007. Domestic services saw a 6.67 percent fall, largely due to stiffer rail competition to and from London. Charter traffic fell 5.2 percent as tour operators reduced their capacity following mergers..

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NOXIOUS SMELLS IN CABINS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Really bad smelling fumes have found their way into cabins and flight decks - igniting alerts on eight Manchester Airport Flights, as reported by the Manchester Evening news. One pilot let down th eoxygen masks whilst another flight reported that they felt light headed after takeoff.
Passengers and three cabin attendants reported feeling so unwell from 'noxious fumes' with a 'gas-type' smell on a third plane that a full security alert was triggered. Paramedics were only allowed on board the jet following an emergency landing after the Army was alerted and it was held for 90 minutes by armed police.

The Department for Transport said 116 'contaminated air events' had been reported to the Civil Aviation Authority in 2007. It has been revealled that 8 of these happened on flights to or from Manchester, as reported in CAA documents.

News of this incidents comes days after the government said it was probing claims that contaminated cabin air was making passengers and pilots ill.

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LUCKY ESCAPE FOR PILOT AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:14:00 +0000

A pilot had a lucky escape when his light aircraft crashed on landing at the City Airport, Manchester, the Manchester Evening News reports. Eye witnesses said that they saw the plane being tossed about by the wind before skirting over the clubhouse, slicing the top off a tree, and landing in a hedge.

Anaesthetist Ahmed Eskander, from Rochdale, lost control of his Denney Kitfox two-seater as he came in to land at the airport. An eyewitness told the newspaper: ‘He screwed up his landing and you could see he'd decided to put on full power and go back round for another attempt. But he went into a stall and was having to fight the wind. The plane almost flipped over, it was like something out of a James Bond film.'

‘The plane came whizzing past the roof of the clubhouse and everybody in there screamed. Then there was a loud bang, and everybody came running out. He'd crashed into trees and then flipped round into a hedge. He narrowly missed crashing into the cars in the car park and only the hedge stopped him from crashing onto Liverpool Road.'

‘It was totally surreal. Somehow he managed to pull himself out of the wreckage before collapsing on the ground. His legs looked like they were cut to the bone and it's no wonder when you saw the crushed cockpit.’

Mr Eskander, who has 600 hours' flying experience, was given stitches to his leg injuries and discharged from hospital.

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MANCHESTER AIRPORT CAR PARK DIRECTIONS

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:24:00 +0000

A few of MF Airport Parkings customers have come on to us asking for directions to their chosen car parks. Directions can be located by clicking on the car park link on their booking voucher.

However as MF Airport Parking like to keep improving there service we have taken an opportunity to improve our service even further by providing specific direction pages for each of our car parks.

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PAKISTAN AIRLINE COMPLETES ONE YEAR OF FLIGHTS TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:06:00 +0000

Airblue, Pakistan's fastest growing private airline, has completed one year of its flights between Manchester Airport and Islamabad, contributing to a market growth of 49.3 percent on the route.

Airblue carried a 84,383 passengers during this period June 2007 to May 2008, which was a 38 percent market share. To celebrate the completion of one year of successful operations, the airline enjoyed cake cutting ceremony followed by awarding a free return Airblue ticket to a lucky passenger through a computer ballot.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:06:00 +0000

Manchester Airport, will mark its 70th anniversary on June 25. Originally called Manchester (Ringway) Airport, the hub is now the UK’s largest regional (non London) airport, and the forth biggest in the UK overall.

A series of celebratory events have been planned to take place throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary, including an M Fest family day, a dinner for dignitaries and the long awaited completion of the new Concorde hangar.

Manchester Airport’s Managing Director Andrew Cornish said: ‘The airport has changed beyond recognition from those early days. In 6 months of operations in 1938 the airport handled 4000 passengers - In 6 months of operations in 2007 the airport handled over 11 million passengers. In 1938 there were 12 destinations served by Manchester, only 1 of them being outside the UK - In 2007 Manchester had over 220 destinations worldwide, more than any other UK airport.'
'In 1938 there were only two check-in desks - In 2008 there are hundreds of check-in desks, plus Express and Internet check-in facilities. The runway in 1938 was 3000 feet in length - The modern runways are 10000 feet (3048 metres) in length.'

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THINGS TO DO IN MANCHESTER

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:58:00 +0000

For all our customers who regularly visit our site or subscribe to our blog I would like to let you all know that we have now included some useful information on our site about Manchester.

More and more people these days extend their holidays or business trips and sometimes book into a hotel a day or so before their travel dates. If you are new to Manchester this can make your experience rather hard work.

What we at MF Airport Parking have done and are continuing to do is create some useful links on things to do in and around Manchester separate from Manchester Airport itself. On these new pages you will find details on the most popular attractions that we feel Manchester has to offer. Feel free to check them out by following the link below:

Things to do in Manchester

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PALMA AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:52:00 +0000

Having recently experienced the nightmare that is Palma Airport I can fully applaud Manchester Airports services.

Travelling with Jet2 out of Manchester was absolutely wonderful at least five check in personal made it seamless and we sailed through. Its a pitty I cant say the same about Palma. For such a large airline with so many flights they could have at least opened up more than one check in desk for our returned.

Keep up the excellenet Service Manchester.

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500 PASSENGERS CAUGHT UP IN TWO INCIDENTS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:29:00 +0000

More than 500 passengers were caught up in two separate emergencies within hours of each other at Manchester Airport yesterday, the Manchester Evening News reports.

There were 266 travellers on board a US-bound plane when the captain aborted take-off because of a suspected tyre problem. Then a jet with 245 holidaymakers flying to Manchester from Palma, Mallorca was forced to make an emergency landing because of a suspected wheel fault. No-one was injured, but both aircraft were stranded on taxiways for some time.

The newspaper reports that the Philadelphia-bound US Airways Airbus A330 was heading down the runway at lunchtime yesterday when it is thought a warning light flashed in the cockpit. The captain aborted the take-off and began taxiing back to the terminal, but a tyre then deflated, leaving the aircraft stranded on the tarmac on the approach to Terminal 2.

Fire crews were called as a precaution after smoke was seen coming from the brakes and the passengers were evacuated down steps. As a result, two flights to Manchester, one from the Isle of Man and one from London, had to be diverted to Liverpool while an airfield operations team carried out a runway sweep.

The US airways jet was still on the taxiway at around 15:00 yesterday when a First Choice Airways' Airbus A320 made an emergency landing. It is reported that the problem with the jet coming from Mallorca was related to its nose wheel. The plane was towed to the terminal by a tug just before 16:00.

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NEW SERVICE CONTRACT WON AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:35:00 +0000

A private jet business based at Manchester Airport has won a service contract with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier. This will see Ocean Sky's Manchester's maintenance operation become an authorised Bombardier service facility.

The Manchester site was previously known as Northern Executive Aviation (NEA) until Ocean Sky bought the business last summer. It employs 65 people and is the only high-end private aviation maintenance facility at Manchester Airport. Its two hangars cover more than 3000 sq metres and are able to accommodate four long-range jets.

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NEW LUXURY AIRLINE HOPING TO FLY FROM MANCHESTER

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:21:00 +0000

A new luxury-class airline is pressing ahead with plans to start flying from Manchester Airport despite the problems engulfing the sector - with all three all business class airlines operating from the UK failing in the last six months - the Manchester Evening News reports.
Premjet is preparing to start operations next spring using 80-seater Boeing 737 jets. It plans to fly to Malaga and Alicante in Spain, Faro in Portugal and Palma, Majorca with a total of 14 services a week.

The new luxury airline will target well-heeled leisure travellers, including people with holiday homes, across the north. Director Andy Mitchell told the newspaper: ‘We continue to seek investment and our timetable remains unaffected. We believe the demand exists for our service and we believe it will be successful.’

He said passengers would be able to check in online and would have access to airport lounges, adding that fares would be `competitive'. Premjet is headed by chief executive Chris Belcher and its board includes former Manchester Airport director Paul Connellan, who is a non-executive and is acting as a consultant. It is based in Croydon.

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LIVERPOOL AIRPORT PARKING

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:48:00 +0000

MF Airport Parking has launched yet another airport to provide our customers with the best service possible. John Lenon Liverpool Airport has now come on board with Imagine Airport Parking.

Imagine Airport Parking has two facilities both an indoor car park and outdoor car park. Park and Ride is the service that is on offer and less than two minutes from the main terminal makes Imagine Airport Parking the number one choice for Liverpool Airport Parking.

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MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP INTERESTED IN BELFAST

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) bosses are considering a move for Belfast City Airport after its Spanish owner put it on the open market yesterday, the Manchester Evening News reports. It says that the UK's second biggest airports operator has requested further details about Belfast City, which has a price tag of more than £100m.

A source at MAG confirmed the company's interest in acquiring Belfast City, telling the newspaper: 'We will certainly be having a close look at it but a formal offer is some way off. The group is interested in acquiring assets that add value for shareholders, and has an excellent track record of running airports.'

At the same time, MAG have been holding informal talks with private equity groups about the possibility of a joint bid for Gatwick, and have appointed advisers to find a buyer for Humberside Airport.

HEATHROW AIRPORT PARKING

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:35:00 +0000

HEATHROW AIRPORT PARKING

For those of you wanting Heathrow Airport Parking you can now book through our sister site MF Airport Parking Heathrow.

We have taken that extra step to offering our customers that little bit more. With the expansion of Heathrow Airport and more and more of our customers flying out of Heathrow we are proud to present our first sister site http://www.mfairportparking-heathrow.com/

The plan is to expand out to Gatwick, Liverpool and Stansted over the next six months so keep checking back for new announcements.

noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Sat, 17 May 2008 07:26:00 +0000

COUNCIL CHIEF BACK THE MANCHESTER AIRPORT DECISION TO BUY GATWICK: MF AIRPORT PARKING

Bolton Council leader Cliff Morris has welcomed the possibility that the Manchester Airports Group could buy Gatwick Airport .

MAG, which is privately owned by the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities including Bolton, and operates Manchester, East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside Airports, is the second-largest UK-based airport operator. According to a report by the BBC yesterday, it could be interested in buying Gatwick Airport, should BAA be forced to sell the hub.

Gatwick Airport is owned by BAA, but the Competition Commission has said it is concerned that the Spanish-owned company also owns London's other two biggest airports, Heathrow and Stansted, and in August may decide to force them to sell one of them. Gatwick is seen as the most likely airport to be offloaded, with a possible price tag of £2 - £3 billion.

MAG's chief executive Geoff Muirhead told the BBC that he would consider buying if BAA did put the airport on the market. He said: ‘We would be interested in any assets that come up, on the premise that we feel we could improve the performance of the group on the back of it, at a price that was sensible.'

Councillor Morris, who is Bolton's representative on the MAG shareholders' committee, said owning Gatwick and improving the area's links with the South could be good news for the region. He said: ‘We have to look at all the options and if Gatwick becomes part of the group it could be very good for Manchester.'

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noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:59:00 +0000

MOVEMENT ON THE PLANS TO PURCHASE AN AIRPORT: MF AIRPORT PARKING
Looks like MAG have decided to show their hand with regards to the impending sell off of BAA and have announced they would be interested in purchasing Gatwick should it become available. Read on for the details.

"Manchester Airports Group (MAG) said it would be interested in buying Gatwick Airport should BAA be forced by the Competition Commission to sell it, the BBC reports, citing the company's chief executive.

MAG currently owns Manchester, East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside airports, and is the largest airport operator in the country after BAA. It is currently considering selling Humberside Airport, although this is unlikely to raise much cash.

Geoff Muirhead, chief executive of MAG, told the BBC: 'We'd be interested in any assets that come up, on the premise that we feel we could improve the performance of the group on the back of it, at a price that was sensible.'

The Competition Commission (CC) last month said that BAA, which owns seven United Kingdom airports, 'may not be serving well the interests of either airlines or passengers'. No conclusions have been reached, but the CC confirmed its final findings in August could require 'the sale of one or more of BAA's airports'.

The BBC said Gatwick is seen as the most likely candidate for sale in the South East, with industry experts estimating the London airport could fetch £2bn - £3bn. The CC also criticised BAA's ownership of Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, with reports also suggesting that it could be forced to sell Glasgow Airport, with rumours that this would be MAG's target. Price wise, at around £700m, it would seem more realistic.

MAG is privately owned by ten borough councils. How they would justify the investment and risk of taking on the purchase of Gatwick, we are not sure. One councillor already suggested that they should sell up. They could justify controlling the regions airport – it helps the councils encourage growth in the area, and it can take a longer term view, focusing on wider benefits rather than short term profits – but could you justify owning a large London airport? Especially if things go wrong."

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noreply@blogger.com (MF Airport Parking) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:37:00 +0000

MANCHESTER AIRPORT PARKING AND HOW IT ALL BEGAN WITH MALES GARAGE

Males Garage was the first Manchester Airport Parking Company at Manchester Airport but what follows is the story of how Manchester Airport Parking was born and how it has evolved over the years. From the cinder area of yester year to the huge industry it is today.

1953 and 1954 were massive years for Manchester Airport as they started to operate cutting edge aircraft such as the Convair liners and flying out to more European destinations. Long haul aircraft such as the DC-6 started to turn up in ever increasing numbers as air traffic increased at Manchester Airport.

Manchester Airports terminals by 1954 were expanding at a phenomenal rate as passenger figures reached approximately two hundred and fifty thousand. Three months after officially changing its name to Manchester Airport they reached their one-millionth passenger who incidentally travelled to the glamorous destination of the Isle of Man.

All this growth at Manchester Airport saw an increase in motor traffic and an opening for the first Manchester Airport car park. One young person was about to fill this gap. Jack Males the owner of Males Garage, an ex serviceman who had recently returned home to Wythenshawe opened up a small tractor repair company a short distance away from Manchester Airport not knowing the opportunity that was about to come his way.

As well as the rapid growth of Manchester Airport Males Tractor Services also expanded and branched out into plant hire and construction work. During this expansion of both businesses people would travel from Manchester Airport and at the time the car parking at Manchester Airport consisted of nothing more than a small cinder area close to the terminal with the capacity for only fifty cars. Upon their return travellers would have problems starting their vehicles so naturally went looking for help at the nearest place possible. Luckily for Jack Males and Males Garage they were the closest, so benefited from this extra trade by starting vehicles and providing small repairs.

This simple act of help would revolutionise the Manchester Airport Parking industry, as we know it today. Males Garage car storage was born, offering a secure alternative to the standard cinder path that was previously used, as well as still offering the convenience of being close to the airport. Over the years Males Garage went from strength to strength and for fifty-three years have been at the top of the parking food chain offering excellent customer service resulting in many customers returning year after year.

It was inevitable that during those fifty three years Males Garage could not possibly continue to be the only off airport Manchester Airport Parking provider and other companies started to spring up to keep up with the growth of Manchester Airport and its ever increasing passenger list. Despite this ever increasing growth in off airport parking companies Males Garage continued to operate and saw so many smaller companies come and go.

In 2007 a minimum of twenty two million people passed through Manchester Airport with still more to come. Manchester Airport decided they wanted the land where Males Garage stood and after fifty-three years of trading made Jack Males of Males garage an offer he could not refuse. I am sure all of the other Manchester Airport Parking companies in the area who have grown businesses as a result of Jacks insight all them years ago would like to say a huge thank you to Jack for the birth of Manchester Airport Parking as we know it today.

Mark Farrell owns and runs MF Airport Parking who work with MAVP who now offer the Males service - Book Parking with MAVP