Manchester: Your Airport, MAN

About Manchester: Your Airport, MAN

It’s one of the largest airports in the UK, connecting nearly 30 million people a year from all corners of the North to hundreds of destinations around the world - but it’s so much more than an airport. Join broadcaster Tom Fordyce, as he goes behind the scenes at Manchester Airport.

Publisher

Manchester Airport

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2023

Latest episode

6 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Mar 2026

   Careers in Aviation

   In this one-off live episode, Hywel Evans is joined by five women working across the aviation industry. Together they explore the wide range of careers available in aviation and share their best advice on taking that all-important first step. We also hear from an audience of enthusiastic students who are preparing to begin their own journeys into the industry.

2. 

   17 Dec 2025

   What Lies Beneath

   Ever wondered what’s right beneath your seat when you’re on a plane? There’s more than just suitcases… In this episode, we go airside to follow an Etihad aircraft turnaround, then head inside Swissport's cargo centre to discover how air cargo keeps Christmas moving - from festive food to last-minute online gifts.

3. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Where’s Hot and Where’s Not?

   Where are Manchester Airport travellers heading? And which ‘dupe’ destinations are worth a look? Our travel experts share must-see tips, hidden gems and smart alternatives. Plus, Andy from the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office joins us with essential advice on what to do when travel plans go wrong.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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