News Archive
Below is a list of all the news items that have been posted to the website.
Manston goes global with new KLM link
Special guests and passengers were today celebrating the launch of KLM’s latest regional route – from Manston Airport in Kent to Amsterdam Schiphol, the fourth largest air hub in the world. Read more »
Manston adds new lounge ahead of KLM service
Work is underway to create a dedicated Executive Lounge for passengers at Manston Airport in time for the inaugural KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight to Schiphol on 2 April. Read more »
Manston Airport identified as East Kent priority
The announcement that Manston Airport has been identified as one of 12 economic priorities for the future growth of East Kent has been welcomed by the airport’s management team. Read more »
Forty new jobs land at Manston Airport
The East Kent economy has received a welcome jobs boost with the recruitment of 42 new members of staff at Manston Airport. Read more »
Love is in the Air from Manston
If Valentine’s Day went well, and true love is in the air, why not treat yourselves to a romantic weekend in New York? Read more »
Holiday Show Marks One Month to go!
Manston Airport will be welcoming the public next month for its annual Holiday Show. Read more »
KLM offers promotional fares to Manston passengers
Flights to Dubai, Hong Kong, and many of the other 190 destinations served by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are now on special offer with the imminent arrival of twice daily flights from Manston to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Read more »
London Train-to-Plane in Kent in 90 Minutes
Transport Minister, the Rt Hon Simon Burns MP, travelled aboard HS1 when he visited Manston Airport, near Ramsgate, on Wednesday 5 December. Read more »
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Connects Manston Airport to its Worldwide Network
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines further strengthens its regional presence in the UK with the start of scheduled flights out of Manston Airport in Kent. Read more »
Westwood Cross New Park & Ride Service
Westwood Cross is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Manston, Kent's International Airport to offer a free park and ride bus service. Read more »
Passenger flights for Manston Airport?
Kent residents are being offered the opportunity to influence a decision that could mean a major European airline will offer passenger flights from Manston Airport. Read more »
Freighter first for Manston
Manston Airport has welcomed the world’s most efficient freighter for the first time. Read more »
Manston's solution to South East runway shortage
Bosses at Manston are maintaining that the Kent airport can be part of the solution to the runway capacity shortage in the South East, following the Cabinet reshuffle. Read more »
Red Arrows begin Games at Manston
Manston played a key role in the London 2012 Games when the Red Arrows took off from the Kent airport to take part in the Opening Ceremony. Read more »
Three critically endangered black rhinos depart from Manston
Manston Airport has played its part in the transportation of three critically endangered black rhinos, as part of a conservation initiative by The Aspinall Foundation, to the Mkomazi National Park in Tanzania. Read more »
Manston helps salute the Queen
It was chocks-away for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, after 22 Tucanos left Manston Airport on Saturday morning to take part in a fly-past over Windsor Castle in an aerial salute to her 60 years on the throne. Read more »
Summer season takes off in style
As the great British summer continues to disappoint, some Kent residents have escaped to the warmer climes of the Channel Island, marking the start of the summer season for Manston Airport. Read more »
Jubilee celebration in the skies
A grey Kent sky was filled with red, white and blue when the RAF’s Jubilee Tucano display aircraft paid a flying visit to Manston Airport. Read more »
Manston’s potential recognised by Secretary of State
Comments made by Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Transport, recognising Manston Airport’s role in the future aviation capacity for the South East have been warmly welcomed by the owners of the Kent airport. Read more »
Top Jersey Hotel just an Hour Away
Kent families looking for a break in warmer climes are now less than an hour from one of Britain’s top family hotels Read more »
Charity Ride from Manston to Scampton
“A mixture of misery and elation” was how two cyclists described a bike ride which raised some £2,000 for The Jon Egging Trust, set up in memory of the Red Arrows pilot who lost his life last summer. Read more »
Pilots Pedal for Charity
Two amateur pilots are swapping the skies for saddles in a 281 mile charity bike ride to raise funds in memory of the Red Arrows’ Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who lost his life last summer. Read more »
Manston Reveals High Level of Support
Manston Airport remains confident that it enjoys widespread resident support across the Island after it revealed that more than 1,200 people had got in touch during the recent public night-flight consultation. Read more »
Manston Airport Operating As Normal
Manston Airport remains open for business for both passengers and freight while its owners seek a buyer. Read more »
Manston Gallops into New Market
A £250,000 investment at Manston means that Kent’s international airport can now accept flights carrying horses and is optimistic it will welcome competitors for the 2012 London Games. Read more »
New Travel Operator at Manston Airport
A Thanet travel operator is expanding by opening a second store at Manston Airport. Read more »
Visitors Flock to Manston Holiday Show
More than 1,000 people braved the cold weather and headed to the Holiday Show at Manston Airport on Saturday 4 February. Read more »
Monday 6th Feb 2012
Monday 6th Feb 2012 - Edinburgh flight operating as normal. Read more »
New Jobs Land at Manston Airport
A Thanet engineering company is going on a recruitment drive after securing a major national contract. Read more »
Responding to the Thanet District Council’s consultants report on Manston Airport’s economic impact
Comment responding to the Thanet District Council’s consultants report on Manston Airport’s economic impact. Read more »
Manston Set For Free Airport Extravaganza
Manston Airport is set to open its terminal doors to the public next month for its annual free family fun day. Read more »
Manston Helps Put Cirque Du Soleil Show On The Road
Manston, Kent’s international airport, has played its part in bringing world-renowned Cirque du Soleil to the UK for its latest national tour, and at the same time welcomed one of the world’s largest airlines. Read more »
Ramsgate Infants Singing At Airport On Friday
MANSTON Airport's terminal will echo to the enchanting sound of "Away in a Manger" and "Jingle Bells" - thanks to the enthusiastic singing of 90 local tiny tots on Friday. Read more »
Manston Airport Holiday Show 2012
A great family fun day out... Read more »
Local Road Closure and Diversions
The lord of the Manor roundabout (and A256 from Sandwich) to the South east of the airport will be closed from the 26th of September until approximately the 16th of December 2011. Read more »
Newmarket 2012 Holidays Now On Sale From Manston
VENICE, Lake Garda, Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Oporto and Dubrovnik are just a few of the stunning destinations you can now choose direct from Manston Airport next summer Read more »
Night Flight Restrictions Will Hinder Airport’s Growth, Says Report
IMPOSING stringent restrictions on night flights at Manston could cost the Thanet airport an estimated 1.3 million passengers and 67,000 tonnes of freight a year by 2018 Read more »
Belfast Best Value for UK Tourism, Says New Tripadvisor Survey
A NEW survey shows that Belfast is the best value UK city for tourists. Read more »
Planned Highways Work - Manston Road - 29th July
Planned Highways Work - Manston Road - 29th July Read more »
Open Hero Bids Kent Goodbye from Manston
Newly crowned Darren Clarke, Open Champion 2011, was one of the last to fly out from Manston, heading back home to Belfast to continue the celebrations after his victory at Royal St George’s in Sandwich. Read more »
Manston Hosts Air Training Corps Anniversary
MANSTON, Kent’s International Airport was delighted to host two days of Air Cadet gliding which returned to the airfield after a twelve-year break. Read more »
Belfast-bound: Manston's Inaugural Flight To Northern Ireland Takes Off Today
FLYBE'S inaugural flight to Belfast City from Manston took to the skies today (Thursday May 26), linking Kent and Northern Ireland. Read more »
Volcanic Ash Disruption - Tuesday 24th May
Due to the impact of volcanic ash on UK airspace, Flybe has regrettably had to cancel flights to and from Edinburgh today. Read more »
Manston's Biggest Summer Schedule Takes Off
SIZZLING Madeira, Italy and Portugal are among the top sunshine destinations featured in Manston Airport's Summer 2011 schedule that got under way yesterday (Sunday May 8). Read more »
Flybe Announces New Manston To Belfast City Route
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, has today announced a new route between Belfast and Manston. Read more »
Manston Airport Campaigns For Fair Tax On Flying
MANSTON, Kent’s International Airport has joined with airports and the travel industry around the country to campaign for a fair basis of taxing air transport. Read more »
Manston Qualified to Offer Warmest Welcome for Visitors
MANSTON Airport is making sure its staff offer the warmest of welcomes to visitors. Read more »
Marta Boosts The Manston Feel Good factor!
MARTA Easton has one aim in her job - to make passengers feel good about flying from Manston Airport Read more »
Manston Salutes Flybe on Scooping Top Travel Award
MANSTON Airport has congratulated flybe on being named Best Short-Haul Airline for the second consecutive year at the 2011 Business Travel Awards. Read more »
Manston Airport Expands Into Horse Traffic
KENT’S Manston Airport has started construction work on a new £250,000 EU Equine Border Inspection Post. Read more »
Manston Announces New Summer Madeira Flights
MADEIRA is the newest name on Manston Airport’s destination board this summer Read more »
Manston Awards New Radar Contract
KENT’S Manston Airport has awarded the contract for the replacement of its radar. Read more »
Airport is operating normally
Passengers concerned about their travel plans are advised to check live flight information or contact their airline. Read more »
Manston Gets New Makeover
Manston gets a makeover Read more »
Manston's Flying High as flybe Announces 2011 Summer Schedule
IN what is an upbeat message for Manston, Flybe has announced that its flights from Kent's International Airport to Manchester and Edinburgh are now on sale as part of its extensive new 2011 summer schedule Read more »
Jersey Route Confirmed for 2011
After a successful 2010 programme, Jersey-based C. I. Travel Group is operating direct flights from Manston, Kent’s International Airport for the fourth year running. Read more »
Manchester From Manston In Just Seventy Minutes
flybe's brand-new air link from Manston to Manchester took to the skies today... Read more »
Newmarket Holidays 2011 – Two New Destinations Added!
After a successful 2010 programme Newmarket Holidays have added two new holiday destinations flying from Manston, Kent’s International Airport. Read more »
Manston's Miles Better for reaching UK’s Top Tourism Magnets
A NEW survey shows that four UK cities on Manston Airport’s destination board are amongst the country’s top tourism magnets. Read more »
New Chief Executive Lands at Manston
Manston, Kent’s International Airport, has appointed Charles Buchanan as its new Chief Executive Officer, from 1 July 2010. Read more »
Airways Jersey from Manston - fly for £99!
Currently available on departure dates: 24 July. Other dates also available at drastically reduced prices. Read more »
Manston's Airline Tops National Poll
It’s official - Manston, Kent's International Airport, has the top rated UK airline according to consumer watchdog Which? Holiday. Read more »
Kent Now Better Connected
Kent’s connectivity with the rest of the UK is getting stronger thanks to the onward connections offered by the daily Flybe service between Manston and Edinburgh and the soon to start service to Manchester. Read more »
flybe announces new route from Manston to Manchester
flybe, the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, has today waved off its first-ever flight to Edinburgh from Manston and announced a second brand new year-round service to Manchester Read more »
flybe's new Scottish route gives Kent opportunity to capitalise
UK’s Number One Domestic Airline’s new Manston to Edinburgh service takes to the skies Read more »
Kent Passengers To Benefit As flybe Makes World’s Top 10
Flybe, the UK’s Number One domestic airline, is celebrating hitting the aviation industry big time after becoming the only UK carrier to make the Top 10 in a global report. Read more »
Jersey Route Confirmed For 2010
Jersey-based C. I. Travel Group is operating direct flights from Kent International Airport for the third year running Read more »
2010 Newmarket Holidays Now On-Sale
Newmarket Holidays are pleased to announce a varied selection of holidays from Kent International in 2010 Read more »
Airport Master Plan takes flight
The vision for the future use of Kent International Airport at Manston has been laid out in its Master Plan, the final version of which has now been presented to stakeholders by the airport operator. Read more »
Flybe opens up garden of England
Leading regional airline announces brand new Manston to Edinburgh route with first scheduled daily service from Kent airport Read more »
Flybe's new Manston route is blossoming!
Leading regional airline’s new daily Edinburgh-Manston route attracting strong forward bookings Read more »
Newmarket Holidays' Summer Getaways
Kent residents looking for some early summer sun will soon be able to make a quick escape to some of Europe’s most desirable destinations from Manston Read more »