- New report shows 50 new direct long-haul routes could be unlocked by integrating investment in new transport infrastructure
- That would see the jobs supported by Manchester Airport more than double from 80,000 to 165,000 and its contribution to the UK economy grow to £16.3bn
- Regional political and business leaders have backed the report – saying “Manchester Airport should be at the heart of our plan to transform the North’s connectivity if we are to drive productivity and growth”
- Government measures needed include investment in new high speed rail network in the North, with Airport at its heart
Political and business leaders have urged the next government to place Manchester Airport at the heart of a modern, integrated transport network in the North and maximise its role in rebalancing the UK economy.
The calls were made after a new report revealed what the full economic potential of the Airport would be if the right conditions were in place to unlock “transformational growth” across the North.
