Manchester Targets 25 More Long-Haul Routes, Led by Air China
- Twelve-month passenger tally tops 23 million for first time
- Chinese flag-carrier applies for flights from Shanghai
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Manchester Airport said it could support 25 more long-haul routes, almost doubling the current number, after Air China Ltd. became the latest major carrier to seek flights to the biggest British hub outside London.
The airport, which has a catchment of 22 million people within two hours’ travel, achieved a rolling 12-month passenger tally above 23 million for the first time in its 77-year history Monday, owner Manchester Airports Group said in a statement. Almost 6 million flew on inter-continental services.